The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-30
TOM SHAVLIN.
FAMOUS YALE
: PLAYER, DIES

MINNEAPOLIS. Dec. 29.-Thomas l.
pheNlin. OF Minneapolis. millionaire lum-
herman and Yale football coach. died at
ms home here this morning OF pncumO-
MIA Mr.. Sheviin contracted a cold while
fall
Mr.. sheviin's illness assumed serious
proportions last Thursday. and since
Then he had been gradually declining.
Yesterday he suffered a relapse. and n
telegram was sent 10 a Chicago special
Isl 70 hurry 20 the sick mans bedside
by special train.
After leaving Yale az the close OF the
footban season, Mr.. Shevlin went TO
returned TO his home and the following
day was taken down with pneumonia
-Four physicians were summoned 10 at
tend him. but the patient gradually sank
until death came to-day.
bhevlin played football at Yale four
years being captain during his last year
in l9O5-when Yale had one OF the
greatest teams in history. Since the
days when he wore a ~" at Yale. Shev-
lin has always stood ready 10 come 20
adviser and coach. Last fall he strug-
glod hard to whip the aggregation into
shape 90 meet Harvard, and the subse-
SSnent overwhelming defeat preyed upon
During training ne lost II pounds
y he rest did him good. but because OF
his vacation and came home. still in a
somewhat weakened condition.
Probably no more sensational athlete
ever played on Yale teams than Thomas
l.. Shevlin. He was an all-round star
IN athletics. being Identified with vir-
tually every branch OF sport. However.
his greatest fame came from prowess on
the gridiron. For four years he was ac-
corded the honor OF being picked for
All-American end. shevlin played on
ming with 1909. As a senior, he cap
tanned the eleven. During his career.
Yale defeated Harvard four times and
on the Yale track team and crew
bhexlin also shone as star. carrying
a " in each. He played on the base
After his graduation. Shevlin was
held responsible for several victories for
his school ON the Eridiron. Twice he
OF the Northwest 20 pull the Ellis ou,
OF the mire. His work last fall in lead
ing Yale 20 victory over Princeton is
Mr.. sheviin was 81 years old. He 8.
survived by a widow and two children
he was interested in a number OF lum-
Der concerns. and was a member OF sew
cral Minneapolis and ST. Paul clubs.
A consultation OF physicians was held
early this morning upon the arrival OF a
specialist from Chicago. Following the
consultation. physicians said recovery
could scarcely be expected.
The win OF Sheviin's father. who died
IN 1912. gave the bulk OF his estate.
valued then at $500. 900. 20 Mr.. Shev-
lin and two sisters.
Some time before his death the faith.
er desired 10 abandon business and
shift the details 10 his son. He or
ganiEed the Shevlin Company as a hold
ing company for the Shevlin interests.
In this the son and two sisters. Mrs
David -. Tenney and Mrs. George 6.
Beckwtth. became principal stockhold-
ers
In October. 1911. Mr.. Shevlin was in
sured for $500 900. in favor OF the Shev-
lin Company. Recently he Is said 10
have taken out n policy for $1,000 900
This and other policies. with his bust
ness interests as beneficiary. are de-
clared 10 bring his total insurance "a
nearly $4,000 900.