After playing semiprofessional baseball and dropping out of Vanderbilt University, later in life he was offered an honorary degree but turned it down because he felt degrees should be earned. In the 1890's he moved to Uvalde 
After playing semiprofessional baseball and dropping out of Vanderbilt University, later in life he was offered an honorary degree but turned it down because he felt degrees should be earned. In the 1890's he moved to Uvalde where he set up a practice and received The Uvalde Leader in lieu of fee. He was known for his legislative technique of "striking a blow for liberty" by inviting people to his office and getting them drunk so they would support his ideas. He was elected to the House in 1902 and served as vice-president for two terms before breaking with his president over the court-packing scandal. For 10 points, name Texan, nicknamed "Cactus Jack, who was the first vice president for FDR.
After playing semiprofessional baseball and dropping out of Vanderbilt University, later in life he was offered an honorary degree but turned it down because he felt degrees should be earned.
John Nance {Garner}