Fayette County High School - Echo Yearbook (Fayette, AL)

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members of the team, Coach Dyer always managed to be in the middle of everything. As a token of reward for his ef- forts, he broke the Dyer tradition by being elected alternate-captain for the ing season RALPH TAYLOR Halfback made a fine showing on the field in passing, kicking and in making long ground gains He w1ll be on the list of Tigers the next two years and should continue to make a fine showing BUDDY SHELTON Halfback Buddy was another first year Despite his inex perience, he took over the right half position in fine fashion He likes to run with that pigslcln show his ability CLARENCE SMITH End year Gig earned a Cig kicked our extra played a good defensive will have two more Tigers BILL DENNIS--Tackle Playing the first time, Bill gave an ex himself lith Bill's weight and a mainstay in Fayette's team years CLARK GIAVLEE-Quarterback an-F, this year and became one of the in this district He played spirited ball all year and was one of the big factors paving the way for the backs to travel through CHBTER RAY MOORE-Conte r Playing football for the first time, Chester proved his ability by hard blocks and excellent passes Next year should be his best HOWARD LAWRENCE--Guard. Captain and Captain-elect for next year, Howard's play was consistant on both offense and defense. He was the field general and led his team through a tough season-the best season the Tigers have had in four years. A major part of this year's team success is due to his fine leadership and excel- lent play. GDIE JONES--Tackle. As hard as nails and a tough tackler, Gene was well liked by his fellow team- mates. As co-captain this year, he did a fine job 4 :Ln the line and will be back next year to help keep the record of the Tigers, high. ' BILLY DAN DYER-Guard. One of the more sober com- GENE LOGAN Fullback A junior playing his third see son, Logan dis played ability that distinguished him as an outstanding fullback His ability to always gain those needed yards will be quite a threat to the oppo- sing teams next year A newcomer to F C H S and the team, Ralph and has three more seasons to Out late st arting points, ame ears in the season last position this year caught passes, and To top this, Gig to play with the with the Tigers for cellent account for speed, he should be for the next three Clark developed fast finest quarterbacks 94 er. - gg y . 8 Q Y K 'E . . - Q 5 I ' ni ,323 ' --am K4 tid . f . . K? ' ' 0 ,. f VVRA

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HOLT HANDS FAYETTE SECOND DEFEAT The Fayette Tigers journeyed to Holt to receive their second and final defeat of the season, 14 to 0 In the first quarter Fayette was forced to punt, and Holt, after 6 plays, made the first T D of the game The extra point was good Short gains by Taylor, Shelton, and Gravlee and two 5 yard penalties against Holt gave the Tigers the ball on their own 45 yard line The Tigers fell short of a touchdown just as the first half ended A 73 yard touchdown march came in the third quarter to give Holt the final score of the game The last quarter was mostly exchanges of punts with Young completing a pass to Nichols for 18 yards TIGERS DZFEAT POWERFUL AGGIES The Fayette Tigers played one of the best games of the season by winning from the Ham- ilton Aggies, 12 to 7 In the first quarter Hamilton drove over for a touchdown for the first score of the game One of the biggest thrills of the game came in the second quarter when Young faked the ball to Logan and went through the center of I-lamilton's line for a 53- yd sprlnt The third quarter was made up of an exchange of punts and a few passes Th closing quarter started with the ball on Hamilton's 20-yd line Butler, Logan, and Gravlee, on dnort gains, carried the ball to the 3 yd line, where Gravlee ran it over for Fayette's first T D The try for the extra pomt was no good A pass from Young to Shelton :Ln the end zone gave the Tlgers their second touchdown Smith failed to convert and the game ended with the score, Fayette, 12, Hamilton, 7 'TIGERS WIN HOILEBCCMING GAME At the bBg1!1!l1!1g of the first quarter, the Crlmson Tornadoes of Reform drove to Fayette' second quarter they had begun a 65 yard march for the only T D of the game The drive was spearheaded by Taylor, Logan and Shelton The ball was carried over from the 7 by Logan The extra point was no good The remainder of the game was an exchange of punts and passes with neither team scoring November 12 The Fayette Tigers won the Homecomlng game from Reform, 6--0 FAYETTE SHASHES GUIN IN FINAL GAME The Fayette Tigers won the final game of the season by smashing the Guin Red Raiders, 25 6 at Guin From Guin's punt to Fayette's 38 yd lane, The Tigers started their touchdown drive with Shelton carrying the ball over from the 2 The extra point was no good After the ld.ck off to Guin's 32 the Red Raiders pulled the old layout pass for a 63 yard touchdown On the openlng play of the second quarter, Young clicked off 15 yards Fayette kicked to Guin to open the second half and in four plays, Guin lost 7 yds and punted to Fayette' 40 From there, in four plays, the Tigers again started a touchdown march for L0 yards with Logan, Taylor, and Shelton doing the carrylng Gravlee carried the ball over from the 3 yard line The extra point was no good The fourth quarter opened with a 1,0 yard drive by Fayette which was good for the f1nal touchdown Johnson carrled the ball over from the 2 The extra point was good and the final score was 25 6 in favor of the Tigers 95 . ' . . e 16 yd. line before being stopped. Fwette retaliated, however, and by the start of the . U s

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WILLIAM BARNIB-Tackle Killer lettered at to tackle for this sea behind the line of last year his best W F RICHARDS-Center first time, W F was one of the hardest tacklere on the team and will be missed in backing up the line next year He was fast and could take up JIMMY YOUNG-halfback lent kicker, passer, drive he also shared be one of Fayette's HERSHEL JOHNSON first time, Hershel fast and shifty and going He left a record JIIIKI SHARPE- showing this year start next season He has the determination to win 8!! plwing im- year and he his next likes foot there pitch Frank C is one of the best pro- His only handicaps were weight made up for these with fight and BILL NICHOLS Did the more involved it Captain to make a fine have a chance to CURT BRANYCN to plq football siderably He start next year learned to play mine te d manner FRE JOHNSON hd Although by weight, he should develop player Having mother year should make it tough for our 95 BILL ROWLAND--Ehd This was Bill's first year of football and he really made an account for himself on defense despite his small stature Bill has two more seasons to look forward to Out of the five lettemen back, guard last year but was transferred Tall and fast, Jimmy was an excel and receiver Having plenty of ground gaining honors He should mainstays next year Fullback made a always fine im- Halfbac off in NED BUTLER-Halfback A 125 pound senior Ned's swiftness led him in the open to receive passes and to make long runs His and skirting and punt re turns will be hard to replace next year son Mr Barnes likes to get them scrimmage He should make his A Senior out for the A senior out for the fine reserve He was ready to keep the ball pression on the Tlger' Jimmy made a good should be ready to style proved considerably this should be able to g1ve season his best Bill ball and has a determined manner to be :Ln ing next year FRANK C HORN Guard spects on the team and inexperience determination It am loves his football and 'W M' it is the better he likes llidnight' has the ability pass receiver and should show his ability next year Tackle Curt's ability creased con be ready to a bang Curt :Ln a quiet and should off with football Fred into is handicapped a fine defensive play, Fred opponents ' 1, . -- 5 rg . S d ' 0 gg. V - k. d BILLY FALLS- fy Quarterback. B'll1's . -- . h . xy , . .HB A A4 . s , 5 if Q. ' ,5 ' ' H in- . - de . . to