Oglethorpe University

Wendell Whipple Crowe was a right tackle and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in commerce.

Crowe was a key player of the 1924 team that captured the SIAA championship, cited as a major reason for the season’s success. He was a leader in victories over Clemson, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Wake Forest and Florida.

Crowe was president of his senior class, vice-president of his junior class, and president of his sophomore class. He was the business manager for the Players club, vice-president of the South Georgia club, vice-president of the O Club, editor for the Stormy Petrel Newspaper, and a member of the Boar’s Head club.

After graduation, Crowe remained an active booster and supported Oglethorpe athletics and student life.