H. K. Denlinger

Hired to direct the athletic program at the YMCA at the university, H. K. Denlinger captained and coached the first intercollegiate football game of UT (1891). He had been a player on the Princeton football team in 1890. He weighed 160 pounds and played halfback in the first UT intercollegiate football game, which was won by Sewanee 24-0.

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  • Access Date July 13, 2025
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  • Date of Last Update October 6, 2018