Shades Cahaba High School - Owl Yearbook (Homewood, AL)

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ore JM- en . . ABBOTT WILLIAMS: Shorty played end on the offense and halfback on the de- fence. His speed and height made him an excellent pass receiver. Although a back injury cut his season short, he was still one of the most valuable and best liked boys on the team. CHARLES HOGUE: Charly's deceptive ball handling and hard running made him a valuable cog in the backfield gears. His passing was a deciding factor in many tight squeezes. This was his last year with the squad. SAM ROMANO: Whether on offense or defence. Sam was one of Cahaba's greatest ends. His sbeady persistance, in practice and in games, earned him honorable men- tion on the all-county team. This season rounded out his fourth year of varsity ball at Cahaba. PAUL BILLINGS: Paul is one of the few football players ever to make all-state and all-county for two consecutive years. Sag, combined size, power, determina- tion, and an educated toe and turned them into Cahaba's best all time tackle. Here's luck to him at Vandy. BILLY HAYNES: Bill was one of the most outstanding members of the second string. His game action this year showed great promise. He is expected to be the main-stay of the front wall next year. DALMOUS HALTIWANGER: Dalmous is the only returning member of this years first string. He was one of the county's fleetest halfbacks. His performance at Northport will long be remembered. His experience will be a great asset to next years squad. WALTER McCULLERS: Walter returned from service to play great ball at right guard. Although this was his first year of football, it didn't take him long to build a reputation as the teams hardest fighting lineman.

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W JA- Wm .ff CAPTAIN BILL KNOX: Bill will always be looked upon by his team-mates as one of the most outstanding centers in the school's history. He possessed that rare quality to be able to play best when the going got tough. His spirit set an example that stirred not only the team, but the supporters as well. His graduation will leave s hard gap to fill in the front wall. ALTERNATE CAPTAIN TOMMY TROTTER: Although Tommy was hampered by injuries during the first of the season, he came through in great style. His pass receiving, combined with his fine defensive play, made him one of the county's most feared ends. His all around good ball playing will be missed greatly next year. JERRY WILKINS: Jerry was the plunging fullback of the squad, His hard running made him the team's most consistant yardage gainer. Whenever the team was in a jam, his kicking could always be relied on to pull them out. GROVER WHITE: Grover was the Iine's master at defensive playing. His hard charging and never-say-die spirit broke up many of the opponents drives before they got going. Everyone will hate to see Grover leave this year texcopt the boys who played in front of him.J JIMMY SPEED: Jim received awards for being both first string all-county guard and for the best scholastic standing on the team. He played his best from tht starting whistle to the last play. This was Jimmy's last year. BOBBY CHRISTIANSEN: Little Chief was one of the team's highest scorers. His hard running, sure tackling, quick thinking made up for his luck of size. Bobby was the second and last of the Christiansen halfbacks at Cahaha. JIMMY DOYLE: Jimmy did a. fine job of holding down the offensive right tackle position. His hard blocking was a great asset to the team. Jim was one of those Players who really put his heart into his work and, consequently, worked his way into the hearts of his teammates. Q A as or .1 gg W Q

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e offa, Ogne !9f1fw! BAEHFIELD Charles Hogue, Bobby Christiansen, Jerry Wilkins, Dalmous Haltiwanger LINE Sam Romano, Jimmy Doyle, Walter McCul1ers, Bill Knox, Jimmy Speed, Paul Billings, Tommy Trotter.