Oscar Randolph
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 28, 1884 Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | December 31, 1964 (aged 80) |
| Playing career | |
| 1903–1906 | Virginia |
| Position(s) | Quarterback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1907–1910 | Virginia (assistant) |
| 1912–1917 | VMI (assistant) |
| 1919 | Virginia (assistant) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
| All-Southern (1906) | |
Oscar W. Randolph | |
|---|---|
| Church | The Episcopal Church |
| Diocese | Southern Virginia |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 28, 1884 Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | December 31, 1964 (aged 80) |
| Nationality | American |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Parents | Isham Randolph |
| Alma mater | University of Virginia |
Oscar De Wolf Randolph (September 28, 1884 – December 31, 1964) was an American football player and coach and Episcopal minister. Both Randolph Hall at Virginia Episcopal School in Lynchburg, VA[1] and Randolph Memorial Hall at St. Mary's-on-the-Highlands Episcopal Church in Birmingham, AL are named in his honor. One description of his personality was that of a "cold fish".[2] He was the son of Isham Randolph, and a descendant of Sir John Randolph.
Randolph played quarterback for the Virginia Cavaliers of the University of Virginia. He was a protege of then Virginia quarterback John Pollard,[3] and "one of the fastest quarters Virginia has ever had."[4] In 1906, Randolph was selected for the All-Southern team published in The Washington Post.[5] He was a teammate of Billy Gloth.
After UVA, Randolph entered the Virginia Theological Seminary and helped coach the Episcopal High School football team.[6][7] He helped coach the backfields of Virginia and VMI in later years.
He was the rector of Robert E. Lee Memorial Episcopal Church in Lexington, and conducted the funeral of Lee's son.[8]
On March 3, 1919, Randolph became the interim rector of St. Mary's-on-the-Highlands Episcopal Church in Birmingham, Alabama, leading the church through the Lenten season. After Easter, Randolph was issued and accepted a formal call to be the church's fifth rector. During Randolph's tenure, a new Parish House was constructed[9] -- and despite relocation and reconstruction, the Parish Hall of St. Mary's is still named Randolph Memorial Hall in his honor. Randolph resigned from St. Mary's on December 30, 1928 to become Rector and President of Virginia Episcopal School in Lynchburg, VA.
References
[edit]- ^ "Randolph Hall - Virginia Episcopal School". ves.schoolforms.org. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
- ^ "God's Will". Holy Conversations and Writing Projects wellswarren.com Wells Warren. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
- ^ "Virginia? Carolina?". The Cavalier Daily. November 18, 1905.
- ^ "Randolph and Gloth". The Cavalier Daily. November 23, 1910.
- ^ "Local Players Named". The Washington Post. December 7, 1906.
- ^ "College Night Arouses Spirit". The Cavalier Daily. March 20, 1907.
- ^ "The Athletic Alumni". The Cavalier Daily. October 2, 1907.
- ^ University, Washington and Lee (1915). Summer Bulletin. The University.
- ^ "Works Progress Administration Survey of State and Local Historical Records 1936". cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
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