T. S. Sims
Sims in football uniform, c. 1905
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| Alabama Crimson Tide | |
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| Position | Guard |
| Class | Graduate |
| Career history | |
| College | Alabama (1905–1906) |
| Personal information | |
| Place of birth | Birmingham, Alabama |
| Career highlights and awards | |
T. S. Sims was a college football player.
Sims was a prominent guard for the Alabama Crimson White of the University of Alabama.
Sims scored in the opening win of 17 to 0 over Maryville in 1905. A number of Alabama turnovers kept the game scoreless through halftime. Sims scored the first touchdown and Auxford Burks added a 95-yard return for a touchdown. Sims also scored the first touchdown of the 30 to 0 victory over Auburn in what was then the largest crowd ever to see a game in Birmingham (4,000) with an 18-yard run. He was selected All-Southern in 1905.
In 1906, Auburn protested he was an illegal player. The protest was heard by the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association, but it was denied.
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