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  School Football over the past 100 seasons.






Alabama High School Football Players


 
 Van Allen
 All-State Team
 Year   Class   Position   Team   Source 
1956 3A B 2nd  BPH
1956 A HB 2nd  MA
1957 3A B 1st  BN
1957 3A B 2nd  BPH
1957 A HB 1st  MA

 Awards
 Year   Award   Position   Class  Source 
 1957  All Southern B  Orlando Sentinel
 1957  All-Star Game HB Sr.  
  
   
  Born: 
  High School: Tuscaloosa
  Position: Halfback
  Height/Weight: 5'6" / 145
  Senior Season: 1957
  College: Alabama
 
 


 High School Bio:

            Allen was named All-County two years, All-State two years, All-America two years, All-5outhern one year. He played varsity football three years, shining as a ball carrier and a track speedster.





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.