Born May 8, 1942 in Geraldine, AL. Was four sport star — football, basketball, baseball and track— at Geraldine High School. All County three years and All-District two years in basketball. Served as team captain two years. Ronnie was awarded a dual scholarship for football and basketball to Jacksonville State University. Started in both sports for four years. Was team captain in both. Selected MVP in basketball in 1964. Played on the tennis team for one year. Selected to the list of “Top Athlete” at JSU. After receiving doctorate from University of Alabama, he served as Chairman of the Department of Physical Education at JSU for 17 years. Was full professor in the Department of Physical Education.
