Dixie Brown’s sports career has spanned six decades. It began at Valley Head High School where he played basketball, baseball, football and tennis. Following his graduation in 1947 he attended Jacksonville State University where he played baseball and tennis. He was also involved in intramural sports, participated in an independent basketball league, and was the ping-pong champion for two years. His sports accomplishments in his adult life have been numerous. He was the ping-pong champion at Ft. Jackson, S.C. Followed his release from military service, he was involved in managing and playing in baseball leagues and later played semi-pro baseball. He managed and pitched for softball teams for 22 years.
