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  • Seeley copied the lists for reference and his pencil was not steady when he came to "Full-back, Ernest T. Seeley."

    Short Stories for English Courses Rosa Mary Redding [Editor] Mikels

  • Full-back does not start until the pass from quarter to left half is made.

    The Half-Back Ralph Henry Barbour 1907

  • Full-back goes through between left tackle and end ahead of right half, who carries the ball.

    Behind the line A story of college life and football Ralph Henry Barbour 1907

  • First Formers would copy my socks and neckties and say 'Good morning, _Mister_ Byrd,' and the _Review_ would refer to me as 'that sterling player, Full-back Byrd.'

    Left Tackle Thayer Ralph Henry Barbour 1907

  • "Full-back straight ahead through centre," he said.

    Left Tackle Thayer Ralph Henry Barbour 1907

  • Full-back, left tackle, and right half, one behind the other, back of their guard-tackle hole.

    Behind the line A story of college life and football Ralph Henry Barbour 1907

  • Full-back McLean executed a try-saving tackle on O'Driscoll as Ireland renewed their assault.

    WalesOnline - Home 2011

  • Full-back Kurtley Beale, one of the stars of the World Cup so far, will miss the clash with Russia after incurring a minor hamstring strain against the USA, but is expected to return for the quarter-finals.

    Evening Standard - Home 2011

  • Full-back Andrew Taylor and wideman Craig Conway are both back in training while centre-half Ben Turner and Stephen McPhail are fit again too.

    WalesOnline - Home WalesOnline 2011

  • Full-back Andy Wilkinson has a back injury so Marc Wilson could come in, but Danny Collins is expected to return at left-back.

    Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph 2011

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