Dode Phillips

Name/Title

Dode Phillips

Scope and Content

David Gardner "Dode" Phillips, Jr. (Jan. 2, 1900 - Dec. 29, 1965) made an indelible mark on Erskine's football program. During his senior year, he served as captain of the football team and scored in every game on Erskine's schedule in the 1921 season, finishing the season leading the state in scoring. He also played on the baseball team and later returned to Erskine to coach the football team. Phillips was inducted into the South Carolina Football Hall of Fame in 2019. The photographs displayed here are from Erskine's 1921 yearbook.

Archive Details

Date(s) of Creation

1921

Update Date

October 31, 2024