A 1958 graduate of Collinsville High School; played football, basketball and baseball while in high school. All County and Team Captain in football; All County (2 years) in basketball; All-District in basketball. Was awarded a basketball scholarship to Jacksonville State University in the fall of 1958. Had a stallar career at Jacksonville State earning athletic letters in basketball, baseball and football. Was selected as the baseball MVP in 1962. He graduated from Jacksonville State in the summer of 1963 with a B.S. in education. Began his coaching career coaching basketball at Ruhama Junior High and serving as an assistant football coach at Collinsville. Served as head coach at Geraldine High from 1963 to 1965. The 1964-1965 team finished third in the state. Coached at Guntersville High and Scottsboro High before coming to Crossville High in 1969. Served the athletic program at Crossville in many capacities for many years. Was involved in the football program for 29 years. Helped coach three teams to undefeated regular seasons and was defensive coordinator for the 1986 State Championship team that has a 15-0 record. Was head baseball coach for 12 years and consistently won county and area titles. Was selected to serve as a coach for the Championship East-West All-Star game held in Birmingham in 1988. Served six years as an assistant softball coach and helped lead two teams to runner-up in the state tournament. He served as assistant principal for eight years before retiring in 1999. Served the City of Crossville for 16 years as a council member and was Parks and Recreation director.
