Crossville High School 1959 – 1962. All County football in 1961 and 1962 (team record 26-3-1). Crossville High School MVP, DeKalb County Most Valuable Lineman and All State, team captain in 1962. Played at University of Alabama for Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant in 1963-1966. “A” Club member, Most Valuable Defensive Player Award and All American in 1966. Played on teams that were 30-2-1 and won two national titles. Permanent captain of the undeafeated SEC Chapionship team. Charter member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Coached three years of high school football at Albertville High. Principal of McCord Elementary School in Albertville for past several years.