Henry Goldthwaite "Ditty" Seibels (August 22, 1876 – September 29, 1967) was a prominent American athlete, playing football, baseball, and golfer for the Sewanee Tigers of Sewanee: The University of the South, a small Episcopal school in the Tennessee mountain town of Sewanee.

Seibels is most recognized for playing on the undefeated Sewanee “Iron Men” team of 1899. He was chosen captain by Coach Herman “Billy” Suter. In six days, Sewanee defeated five teams and scored 91 points and allowing none.

Ditty Seibels played throughout the game, scoring both touchdowns, despite his head having split open just above his left eye in the first half and bleeding profusely. He had his wound patched by plaster and he stayed in the game.

The story of these players —with nicknames like Ditty, Deacon, Warbler and Wild Bill —needs to be preserved for posterity. Henry “Ditty” Seibels Team Captain – Halfback

Henry Goldthwaite "Ditty" Seibels (August 22, 1876 – September 29, 1967) was a prominent American athlete, playing football, baseball, and golfer for the Sewanee Tigers of Sewanee: The University of the South, a small Episcopal school in the Tennessee mountain town of Sewanee.

2022年8月18日 · Ditty Seibels scored four of the team's six touchdowns, and he had one 75 yard scoring run called back because of a penalty. The following Saturday, October 28th, Sewanee hosted...

Henry Seibels, Class: 1901 Induction: 2004 Sport(s): Football, Baseball - Running Back … Inducted into the National Football Hallof Fame in 1973 …

2024年12月22日 · Henry Goldthwaite “Ditty” Seibels stands out as one of the most remarkable athletes in football history. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1973. Seibels was a halfback who played a key role in leading the University of the South (Sewanee) Tigers on an epic journey in 1899.

2024年12月23日 · Ditty Seibels, the halfback who bulldozed through defenses, and “Wild Bill” Claiborne, with his pirate-like eye patch antics, were larger than life. I also loved reading about Luke Lea, the 20-year-old manager who orchestrated the whole season with nothing but a telegraph and sheer willpower.

2024年1月7日 · Another highlight of a key player in 1899 season for the Sewanee Tigers. This is Henry “Ditty” Seibels, the captain of the successful team and a star player on the field. He was also known for his...