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Alabama High School Football Players
Carlton Rankin
All-State Team
Year
Class
Position
Team
Source
1958
2A
B
1st
BN
1958
2A
B
1st
BPH
1958
2A
B
2nd
MA
Awards
Year
Award
Position
Class
Source
1958
All Southern
B
Sr.
Orlando Sentinel
1958
All American
FB
Sr.
WW
1958
Back of Year
B
Sr.
Bham Post-Herald
1958
All-Star Game
FB
Sr.
Born:
High School: Piedmont
Position: Fullback
Height/Weight: 5'11" / 180
Senior Season: 1958
College: Alabama
High School Bio:
Rankin was named All-Calhoun County two years, Calhoun County Back of the Year in 1958, Class AA Back of the Year, All-State, All-Southern, All-American. He also played basketbal1, baseball, track and tennis. He played varsity football four years, served as captain in 1958 and performed kickoffs, extra point, quick kick and passing duties. Rankin scored 102 points on 24 touchdowns and 18 conversions as a senior at Piedmont. He rushed for 1,102 yards and averaged 5.6 yards a carry. He also completed 35 of 54 passes for 450 yards.
Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History
Foley outscored their opponents 433-6 in 1961. The Lions were named state champions by the Alabama Sports Writers Association that season.
