Born February 20, 1932. Two year All County fullback and linebacker at DeKalb County High School. All Tri-State. SIgned a football scholarship with Auburn University where he was a four-year starter and was named co-captain. North/South All-Star game, and starting center in the 1955 Senior Bowl. Played in two Gator Bowls. Member of the All-Time Team at Auburn. In 1954, the coached deemed him the best center and linebacker at Auburn in 20 years. Honorable mention All American; All Opponents Teams by 11 teams. Drafted seventh by the Cleveland Browns. After his playing days, Jack was a successful coach. Coached football, baseball, and track at Murphy High School in Mobile. Won state championship in track. Returned to Fort Payne; served on the Board of Education and the Recreation Department Board. Was instrumental in the building of the new Fort Payne High School.
