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Taussig, Charles

Charles A. Taussig

A star end at Cornell University, Taussig subsequently graduated Harvard Law School in 1905 and became a noted New York attorney.

His older brothers John Taussig and Joseph Taussig played college football in the 1890s.

Birth and Death Dates:
b. 1881- d. October 18, 1949

Career Highlights:
In 1901, Charles was named All-America honorable mention as Cornell went 11-1-0. The Big Red outscored their opponents 333-14 (!) and the team's only loss was to Princeton, 8-6.

Origin:
Annapolis, Maryland

Career Dates:
Taussig played end for Cornell University from 1899-1901



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References:
encyclopedia of JEWS in sports by Bernard Postal, Jesse Silver, and Roy Silver (New York: Bloch Publishing Co., 1965)