The University of Tennessee first fielded a football team in 1891.
The Vols claim six national championships in program history: 1938, 1940, 1950, 1951, 1967 and 1998. Tennessee has also won 16 conference titles in program history (13 SEC, 2 SoCon, 1 SIAA).
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Jersey No. 59 dates to 1937 for the Vols. Allen Ramsey was the first player in program history to wear No. 59 in 1937.
Former Vols to wear No. 59 during national championship seasons were Jim Bates (1967), Bob Ball (1951), Eugene Young (1940) and Calvin Sexton (1938).
Below are Tennessee football players who wore jersey No. 59 all time in program history.
Tennessee football all-time players who wore No. 59
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David Scandrett (1981-83)
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Charlie Powell III (2025)
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