Alabama All-Star Game
1972
The South All-Stars won a victory of 14-13 over the North. At the end of the first half, the score was 7-7 with the North and South in a tie. Gary Beck of the South and Tyrone King of the North scored the touchdowns and Caldwell and Berry kicked the extra points. Peoples raised the North score early in the third quarter when he went over line from the seven yard line.
Caldwells' kick was off just enough miss the extra point. Seconds later Jerry Brown of Valley scored a touchdown for the South which tied the score. Berry kicked the extra point to put the South ahead. Although the North picked up individual honors, the South did not let this stop them from finishing with a 14-13 victory.
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Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History
Morris Higginbotham coached three different teams to divisional state championships in the 1950s. He won titles at Walnut Grove in 1952, West Blocton in 1955 and Enterprise in 1960.
Morris Higginbotham coached three different teams to divisional state championships in the 1950s. He won titles at Walnut Grove in 1952, West Blocton in 1955 and Enterprise in 1960.