WVU Football Player Fred Mills, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1917
Description:
Fred "Ike" Mills ('20) played an end position for West Virginia University's football team. He came to WVU from Keyser Prep, where he had won himself a name as a backfield man. Shortly after the 1917 season, Mills enlisted in the military.
WVU Footbal Player Russel D. Meredith, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1917
Description:
Russel "Rus" Meredith ('21) played as a guard for West Virginia University. He came to WVU from Fairmont High School where he had had a successful career in football.
West Virginia University's Fred "Ike" Mills ('20) was a versatile football player, playing tackle and end positions. He came to WVU from Keyser Prep where he had made a name for himself as a backfield man. Shortly after the 1917 season, he joined the United State military.
