Semp Russ

Semponius "Semp" Russ (April 16, 1878 – March 12, 1978) was an American tennis player. He competed in the men's singles and doubles events at the 1904 Summer Olympics.[1] He was also the quarterback of the Texas Longhorns from 1898 to 1900;[2] chosen for an all-time Texas team by R. W. Franklin.[3]

Semp Russ
Born(1878-04-16)April 16, 1878
DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, United States
DiedMarch 12, 1978(1978-03-12) (aged 99)
San Antonio, Texas, United States

References
  1. "Semp Russ Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on April 17, 2020. Retrieved February 18, 2015.
  2. "Texas Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 2007". USTA News. Retrieved February 18, 2015.
  3. R. W. Franklin (1913). "Longhorns of All Time". Alcalde. 2: 364.
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