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James Shaw
All-State Team
Year
Class
Position
Team
Source
1954
A
RH
2nd
MA
1954
1A
B
1st
BPH
Awards
Year
Award
Position
Class
Source
1954
All-Star Game
HB
Sr.
Born:
High School: Holtville
Position: Halfback
Height/Weight: /
Senior Season: 1954
College: Alabama
High School Bio:
James Clayton Shaw, a right halfback from Holtville High was a good all-round athlete. His coach was Herb Chapman, Jr. James sports include basketball, baseball, track, and football. He was a three year varsity football man whose specialty is running; punt returns; and pass receiving. His grid statistics show 19 touchdowns in six games, James was All-State halfback; Captain of his football squad his senior year; State Class A 220 Champion in 1953; All-Tournament and All-League CABL 1953-54; and Honorable Mention All-League CABL 1954-55.
Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History
Collinsville completed the 1931 season with a record of 1-4-5. The five ties will forever be a state record since all games are now decided by overtime.