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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.
Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History
From 1947 until his retirement in 1992 Glenn Daniel's teams won 302 games at Pine Hill and Luverne. He was the winningest coach in state history until 2010.