A star quarterback at Fyffe High School, Ridgeway was twice voted Most Valuable Back in DeKalb County. Earned All-State, All Tri-County, Super All-State and All American honors as a senior in high school. Played at University of Alabama. Member of 1973 National Championship team. As a kicker for the 1974 and 1975 SEC Champs, he set a school record for consecutive extra points. Earned Academic All-SEC and Academic All-American honors during his career at Alabama. Only player to have his football jersey retired by Fyffe High School.
