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Alabama High School Football Players

 
 Gerald Short
 All-State Team
 Year   Class   Position   Team   Source 
1961 2A B 2nd  BPH
1961 2A B HM  BN
1961 1A B 1st  ASWA
1962 1A HB 1st  ASWA
1962 2A B 1st  BPH
1962 2A B 2nd  BN

 Awards
 Year   Award   Position   Class  Source 
 1962  All-Star Game S Sr.  
  
   
  Born: 
  High School: Lineville
  Position: Safety
  Height/Weight: 6'1" / 165
  Senior Season: 1962
  College: Gordon Military Academy
 
 

 High School Bio:

            Short was voted the Outstanding Back at Lineville High School in 1962. Specializing in passing and punting, he also has over 2,300 yards gained rushing to his credit for 1961-62. In the last 2 of his 4 years of varsity football, he has thrown 15 touchdown passes and has run for 38 touchdowns, himself. He was co-captain of his squad in 1962. Athletic honors which he has received include All State, 1961-62, and All-Cheaha Conference 1960-61 and 1961-62. He also enjoys basketball and track.




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