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 Hoover White 

Hoover White was a graduate of Central High School in Courtland, Alabama. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree from Alabama State University and a Masters Degree from Alabama A&M University. White served as a teacher, coach, and principal for many years, dedicating his career to the youth of Lawrence County.

White coached 15 years at Central-Courtland where his football teams posted an 86-22-3 overall record which included a 28-game winning streak. His teams were conference champions seven times and he was NAHSAA Coach of the Year in 1960. He also coached track and won six conference titles He later served four more years as a principal.

The important aspects of Mr. Whites life were civic, community, and professional activities; foremost among these were the charter of North Courtland, Incorporated, and the establishment of the R.A. Hubbard Recreational Park.

White was a member of the Seven Star Lodge #137 AM of Alabama P.H.A., and the Alabama Democratic Conference, serving as past president of the Fifth Congressional District. Coach White was inducted into the Alabama and Lawrence County Sports Halls of Fame and he served in the United States Army, rising to the rank of sergeant.

Hoover Whites brother, Louis White is also a member of the AHSAA Hall of fame and long time coach in Alabama. He is the uncle to current Tarrant coach Laron White.

Coach Hoover White passed away on January 31, 1999.


Known Record:  86-22-3   79.6%
 Season Total   Playoffs   Region Record 
 Team   Season  Class   W/L/T   PF  PA   W/L/T  PF  PA   Region  Title  W/L/T   PF  PA 
Central Courtland
Central Courtland1969 1A4-114657
Central Courtland1968 AIAA7-116232
Central Courtland1967 AIAA7-0-118715
Central Courtland1966 AIAA8-027913
Central Courtland1965 AIAA0-2032
Central Courtland1964 AIAA2-2-1219
Central Courtland1963 AIAA7-05114
Central Courtland1962 AIAA2-106
Central Courtland1961 AIAA7-02536
Central Courtland1960 AIAA2-0-1626
Central Courtland1959 AIAA1-0126
Central Courtland1958 AIAA1-11431
Central Courtland1957 AIAA0-0-177
Central Courtland1956 AIAA0-2077
 14 Years48-10-411753210-0000-000
    
TOTALS
 14 Years48-10-411753210-0000-000


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