Alabama All-Star Game
1955
The Northern All-Stars, headed by J. Furman Elmore, Athens, assisted by red Knight, Cordova; Bill Harris, Sylacauga; Brooks Jones, Sulligent; Clem Gryska, Huntsville, marched to victory -- their first since 1949 -- by a 26-7 score.
Chuck Jackson, a 5'9", 173 lb fullback from Deshler, amassed 146 yards rushing -- better than two-thirds of the North's total on the ground. Carl BoIton from Athens completed seven passes of nine for 81 yards and two touchdowns: Toby Deese, Talladega; Kenneth Roberts, Anniston; Baxter Booth, Athens; and Lloyd Nix, Carbon Hill shared starring roles.
The Southern team was coached by Herb Chapman, Holtville; A. R. Holmes, Escambia County; C. A. "Jocko" Norton, Luverne; J. R. Porch, Verbena; and Theron Fisher, Montevallo. Offensively, quarterback Bobby Jackson, Murphy of Mobile, was in the driver's seat and was helped by Wilbur Supple, Hayneville; Danny Wilbanks, Tallassee; and Warren Fleming, Tuscaloosa. Ward Alexander of Evergreen stood out on defense, sharing in at least one-third of the Rebel tackles.
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Homewood defeated Benjamin Russell in five overtimes during the Class 5A Super Six state championship game in 2000.
Homewood defeated Benjamin Russell in five overtimes during the Class 5A Super Six state championship game in 2000.