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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1915
Page
12
Thomas I Shevlin Yale football end dies from pneumonia at 32 after coaching the Elis last fall. He carried nearly 2 million in life policies and was famed as Yale's greatest all around athlete, captain in his senior year, and a generous benefactor to fellow students.
A portrait of Tom Shevlin at Yale shows his sacrifice for the program, departing New Haven after football practice to coach by psychology. His bold entrances, coaching methods, and key wins against Princeton and Harvard highlight a controversial yet influential figure in early 20th century Yale football. He later marries Elizabeth Shevley amid a high value insurance policy and a life shaped by romance and public adulation.
A historical note recalls the invention of a non refilling whiskey bottle as a priced innovation. It highlights the craft and packaging shift that aimed to prevent reuse and preserve product integrity, reflecting evolving alcohol distribution practices.
Yale mourns the death of Tom Shevlin known as a great all round athlete and generous figure. He captained football track and baseball teams and twice coached emergencies producing wins over Princeton. His work at Hill School and Yale, plus his aid to needy students, defined his liberal democracy and western spirit.
Thomas I Shevlin carried straight life policies totaling 1 000 000 with only 25 000 paid in premiums and 60 000 in term policies for heirs. Nine insurers will pay 1 500 000 while having collected under 50 000 in premiums. He was deemed a perfect risk after exhaustive medicals yet died of pneumonia following a taxing season with Yale football.
Walter Camp, Yale football authority, eulogizes Mr Shevlin as a dynamic sportsman and leader whose fearless vigor and sound judgment left a lasting impact on Yale football and sports. The piece notes deep personal loss among friends. George Stone, former St. Louis Browns outfielder, boosts Lincoln Western league stake to $4000, predicting a big 1916 baseball year.
Dartmouth's hockey team defeated the Massachusetts Aggies 4 to 0 at the Arena. Holmes opened scoring, followed by Tyler, with Cousens netting two in the second half. Referee Fred Rocque officiated. two 20 minute periods.
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