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Alabama High School Football Players


 
 Russell Cheatham
 All-State Team
 Year   Class   Position   Team   Source 
1961 3A T 2nd  BPH
1961 2A T 1st  BN
1961 1A T 1st  ASWA

 Awards
 Year   Award   Position   Class  Source 
 1961  All Southern T  Orlando Sentinel
 1961  All-Star Game T Sr.  
  
   
  Born: 
  High School: Haleyville
  Position: Tackle
  Height/Weight: 6'1" / 215
  Senior Season: 1961
  College: Auburn
 
 


 High School Bio:

            Haleyville High Played Tackle and Guard. Specialized in Punting. In 1960 made 139 tackles and in 1961 made 128. Three years varsity football and was Captain of team in 196l. He was named All-Conference, 2 years; All-State, 1961; Honorable Mention All-American, 1961. The Team voted him Best Defensive player in 1960 and Most Valuable player in 1961. Also participated in basketball, baseball and track.





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