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  School Football over the past 100 seasons.






Alabama High School Football Players

 
 Frank LaRussa
 All-State Team
 Year   Class   Position   Team   Source 
1953 A T HM  MA
1954 A G HM  MA
1954 3A G 1st  BN
1954 3A G 1st  BPH

 Awards
 Year   Award   Position   Class  Source 
 1954  All Southern G  Orlando Sentinel
 1954  All-Star Game G Sr.  
  
   
  Born: 
  High School: Ensley
  Position: Guard
  Height/Weight:  / 190
  Senior Season: 1954
  College: Auburn
 
 

 High School Bio:

            Frank LaRussa was a 190 pound right guard from Ensley High School. Under the coaching of Burke Dupuy, Frank played varsity football for four years and was elected captain of his squad in 1954. His honors include All-City and All-State. He also played basketball.




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