Tim Lowry
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Timothy G. Lowry (August 4, 1905 – February 27, 1983) was an American football player and lawyer. He played college football as the center for the Northwestern Wildcats from 1923 to 1925 and won the 1925 Chicago Tribune Silver Football as the most valuable player in the Big Ten Conference.
Early years
Lowry was born in Chicago in 1905, the son of Charles D. Lowry, a district superintendentt for the Chicago public school system. He attended Eugene Field grammar school and Nicholas Senn High School, graduating in 1922. He played high school football at the tackle and center positions for Senn.[1][2]
Northwestern
Lowry enrolled at
While at Northwestern, Lowry was also president of the senior class, captain of the wrestling team, a member of the Deru honorary senior society, a member of the dramatic club, and played bass. After receiving his undergraduate degree, he remained at Northwestern and attended the law school.[1]
Later years
Lowry had a career as a lawyer. He was also the secretary and treasurer of the Illinois Center Corporation at the time the Illinois Center. He was also an alderman in Evanston, Illinois. Lowry died in 1983 at age 77.[3]
References
- ^ a b c "Power! Brains! Leadership! Tribune Trophy Winner First Played Football at Senn High". Chicago Tribune. December 20, 1925. p. II-2.
- Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Tim Lowry, 77; NU football star, civic leader". Chicago Tribune. 1983-03-01.