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Erskine Mercer
Awards
Year
Award
Position
Class
Source
1956
All American
HB
WW
1956
All-Star Game
HB
Sr.
Born:
High School: Demopolis
Position: Halfback
Height/Weight: 5'10" / 155
Senior Season: 1956
College: Tennessee Chattanooga
High School Bio:
Mercer played varsity football two years, captained the squad, was named Outstanding Senior Athlete and Best Athlete of the Year at Demopolis High, and rated All-America squad. Standout on pass receiving, quick openers, and open field running. Grid statistics: 18 touchdowns, six-yard per carry average, completed one of two passes for 22 yards. Rated All-Conference baseball team.
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