Dave McArthur

David Eriale McArthur Jr. (November 18, 1904 – March 9, 1948) was a college and professional athlete in the United States.

David Eriale McArthur Jr.
A Caucasoid man in a 1920s football helmet is posing poised for tackling.
McArthur from his 1926–27 season
Born(1904-11-18)November 18, 1904
Cumberland Gap, TN, US
DiedMarch 9, 1948(1948-03-09) (aged 43)
Pass-a-Grille,
St. Pete Beach, FL, US
Alma materUniversity of Tenn. (1927)
Occupations
Football career
Career information
College:Tennessee
Position:Tackle
Career history
Career highlights and awards
College Football All-Southern (1927)
Signature

Personal life

Born on November 18, 1904 in Cumberland Gap, Tennessee, son to David Eriale McArthur Sr., David Eriale McArthur Jr.[1] grew up in Fountain City, Knoxville. He became a Boy Scout, and graduated from Central High School, where he was the American football team captain.[2] McArthur graduated from the University of Tennessee (UT) in 1927.[3]

By 1940, he worked with his brother at an automobile repair shop in Pass-a-Grille, St. Pete Beach, Florida. On March 9, 1948, McArthur was found dead in a nearby building, having been shot in the head with a German pistol that was left nearby.[2]

Football

McArthur graduated from the University of Tennessee (UT) in 1927.[3] He played tackle for the Tennessee Volunteers' football program from 1925 through 1927.[4] UT coach Robert Neyland called McArthur one of the best tackles he ever coached.[2] McArthur was one of four Volunteers selected to All-Southern teams that year (joined by UT players guard John Barnhill, halfback Dick Dodson,[5] and center Elvin Butcher).[6][7] Combative with Dodson, the two faced off after their senior season in an amateur boxing match at Knoxville's Lyric Theater. Knoxville Police Chief Joe Kimsey refereed, and when it was over, McArthur left the theater with a nasal fracture and US$350 (equivalent to $5,896 in 2022).[4]

After college, McArthur played professional gridiron football for the Akron Pros, Ashland Armcos, Memphis Tigers, and Newark Tornadoes.[2]

References
  1. The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Florida, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 291
  2. "Dave McArthur, Ex-Grid Star of U-T, Shot Fatally in Florida". The Knoxville News-Sentinel. March 10, 1948. p. 1. OCLC 12008657. Archived from the original on February 5, 2020. Retrieved February 4, 2020.
  3. Moshier, Jeff (April 5, 1940). "Playing Square". Evening Independent. p. 16.
  4. West, Marvin (2002). "Football". Tales of the Tennessee Vols. United States: Sports Publishing. p. 73. ISBN 1-58261-516-0.
  5. "All-Southern Honors". 2010 Tennessee Volunteers Football Guide (PDF). University of Tennessee. 2010. p. 134. Archived (PDF) from the original on January 28, 2020. Retrieved January 28, 2020.
  6. "Spears Given Highest Vote in Selection". Sarasota Herald. Vol. 3, no. 49. Atlanta. November 27, 1927. pp. 2-1–2. ISSN 2641-4503. OCLC 51645638. Retrieved October 28, 2021 – via Google News Archive. McCrary Close Second on Team Chosen; Florida Fails to Get Man
  7. Blake, Morgan (December 11, 1927). "Barnhill, M'Arthur Honored on Selection". The Knoxville Journal. Atlanta. p. 17 – via Newspapers.com.
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