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Alabama High School Football Players
James Patton
All-State Team
Year
Class
Position
Team
Source
1944
A
B
2nd
BNAH
1945
A
B
1st
BNAH
1945
A
B
HM
MA
Awards
Year
Award
Position
Class
Source
1944
All Southern
B
Jr.
Orlando Sentinel
1945
All Southern
B
Sr.
Orlando Sentinel
Born:
High School: Bessemer
Position: Back
Height/Weight: /
Senior Season: 1945
College:
High School Bio:
Patton was tabbed as the best overall back in the state as a junior and senior. He was an excellent punter averaging over 40 yards a punt.
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