Career
Edmond came from Waco, Texas. Edmond was a prominent end for Harris G. Cope"s Sewanee Tigers football teams, captain of the 1916 team He was selected All-Southern in 1915.
Sewanee"s yearbook the Cap and Gown notes "Neil Edmond has played stellar football for Sewanee for the past two seasons." Edmond also was the kicker.
His play was often cited as "spectacular" in the 16 to 3 victory over his hometown Baylor. Edmond served in the as a lieutenant colonel in both World Wars.
After retiring from the he worked for the Amicable Life Insurance company.
