Winchester Osgood was one of the best football players and all around athletes in the 19th century. He started his football career at Cornell in 1889-92. He competed in numerous sports including boxing, wrestling, track, and crew.
In 1893 he would transfer to the University of Pennsylvania. His hard, tough running helped UPenn to their first undefeated season and national championship in 1894.
After graduation Osgood continued to play football and coach. His life was tragically cut short as he was killed in Cuba’s fight for independence from spin in 1896.
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