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Alabama High School Football Players

 
 Jimmy Woodward
 Awards
 Year   Award   Position   Class  Source 
 1953  All-Star Game HB Sr.  
  
   
  Born: 
  High School: Tuscaloosa
  Position: Halfback
  Height/Weight: 5'10" / 170
  Senior Season: 1953
  College: Alabama
 
 

 High School Bio:

            Jimmy Woodward, an All-State, All-County Halfback who represented Tuscaloosa High in the 1953 All-Star game. Coached by Swede Kendall, Jimmy captained his team and played four years of varsity football. He also played basketball and baseball and went out for track. With punting as his specialty, Jimmy achieved a 40 yard average as a senior.




Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History

The first football game played by a high school team in Alabama was in 1892 when Central Birmingham (Phillips) lost to Alabama 56-0 on November 11.