J. D. Lawrence
 Lawrence in 1924 | |
| Auburn Tigers | |
|---|---|
| Position | Center |
| Class | Graduate |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | January 21, 1903 Plantersville, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died: | March 8, 1971 (aged 68) Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
| Career history | |
| College | Auburn (1922–1924) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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James Driskell "Fats" Lawrence (January 21, 1903 – March 8, 1971)[1] was an All-Southern[2] college football center for the Auburn Tigers of Auburn University. Lawrence was captain in his senior year of 1924. Upon graduation the Glomerata, the school's yearbook, writes "Fats was a real leader, a hard worker, a quick thinker, and a clean player; in other words, an ideal football man, and Auburn will have a hard time finding a center to fill his shoes."[3]
Early years
James Driskell Lawrence was born on January 21, 1903, in Plantersville, Alabama[4] to Charles Lawrence and Salliego Driskell Todd.
References
- ^ Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974 [database on-line].
- ^ "Atlanta Journals Picks S. I. C. All Star Team". Times-Picayune. December 8, 1924.
- ^ "Glomerata".
- ^ "All-Time Lettermen" (PDF).