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Hite ('18) was a halfback for West Virginia University's Mountaineer football team. During the 1917 season, Hite enlisted in the First Officers Training Camp after the United States declared war and was commissioned as a lieutenant. In his absence, the team elected Russell Bailey as the captain of the team. Russell came to WVU from Huntington High and was well-known as an excellent athlete.

1. WVU Football Captain Clay B. Hite, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
051775
Title:
WVU Football Captain Clay B. Hite, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1917
Description:
Hite ('18) was a halfback for West Virginia University's Mountaineer football team. During the 1917 season, Hite enlisted in the First Officers Training Camp after the United States declared war and was commissioned as a lieutenant. In his absence, the team elected Russell Bailey as the captain of the team. Russell came to WVU from Huntington High and was well-known as an excellent athlete.
Paul "Monk" Hager ('19) was a player for the West Virginia University Mountaineers and was described as "one of West Virginia's most valuable men."

2. WVU Football Player Paul E. Hager, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
051776
Title:
WVU Football Player Paul E. Hager, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1917
Description:
Paul "Monk" Hager ('19) was a player for the West Virginia University Mountaineers and was described as "one of West Virginia's most valuable men."
A West Virginia University football player identified as "Latterner" is pictured in his practice gear.

3. WVU Football Player Latterner, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
051777
Title:
WVU Football Player Latterner, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1917
Description:
A West Virginia University football player identified as "Latterner" is pictured in his practice gear.
Russell "Rus" Bailey ('19) was elected captain of the West Virginia University Mountaineers after the original captain, Clay Hite, enlisted in the army. Bailey led his team to a winning season in 1917, with a season record of 6-3.

4. WVU Football Captain Russell Bailey, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
051778
Title:
WVU Football Captain Russell Bailey, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1917
Description:
Russell "Rus" Bailey ('19) was elected captain of the West Virginia University Mountaineers after the original captain, Clay Hite, enlisted in the army. Bailey led his team to a winning season in 1917, with a season record of 6-3.
Lewis ('20) was a quarterback for the West Virginia University Mountaineers. He came to WVU from Charleston High School.

5. WVU Football Player Charles L. Lewis, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
051779
Title:
WVU Football Player Charles L. Lewis, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1917
Description:
Lewis ('20) was a quarterback for the West Virginia University Mountaineers. He came to WVU from Charleston High School.
A West Virginia University football player identified as "Rhodes" is pictured in his practice gear.

6. WVU Football Player Rhodes, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
051780
Title:
WVU Football Player Rhodes, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1917
Description:
A West Virginia University football player identified as "Rhodes" is pictured in his practice gear.