Today's Tidbit... Frank Hinkey Gets His Bell Rung
Frank Hinkey played end for Yale from 1891 to 1894, earning All-American status all four years. Slight of build, Hinkey was a ferocious competitor and hitter, becoming the game's premier shutdown end nearly one century before shutdown corners came into vogue.
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