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Alabama High School Football Players
Doug Christian
All-State Team
Year
Class
Position
Team
Source
1959
2A
B
1st
BN
1959
2A
B
1st
MA
Awards
Year
Award
Position
Class
Source
1959
All-Star Game
HB
Sr.
Born:
High School: Tallassee
Position: Halfback
Height/Weight: 5'10" / 163
Senior Season: 1959
College: Alabama
High School Bio:
Christian was named All-State and Tallassees Most Valuable Player… One of finest sprinters in Alabama, was state champion in 180 low hurdles, 120 high hurdles, 100 yard dash, holding state records in both hurdles… Captained football team and averaged 39 yards per punt, netted 886 yards for a 6.2 rushing average.
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.