Hopkinsville High School - Orange and Black Yearbook (Hopkinsville, KY)

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H. H. S. 20 Bowling Green H. H. S. 14 M. B. A. H. H. S. 13 Henderson 14 H. H. S. 6 Clarksville 7 H. H. S. 12 Owensboro 14 He He Se Pl'iI1C9t0n 0 H. H. S. 20 Russellville O H. H. S. 7 Jackson 20 H. H. S. 18 Murray 7 H. H. S. 13 Paducah 7 H. H. S. 41 Madisonville 19 The Tiger team of '48 bore a strong resemblance to a long distance runner. They started well, slowed down a bit in mid-season and closed with a burst of speed. The Tigers, playing the toughest opposition faced by any team in the Western Kentucky Conference, were always dangerous. Any of their foes, particularly M. B. A., champion of middle Tennessee, and Paducah Tilghman, perennial Western Kentucky power- house, will testify this. The Bengals specialized in a powerful, bull-dozer type offense that was very hard to stop. The football fans of Hopkinsville, the players, and the coaches should be quite proud of their team. It is relatively easy for a team to win consistently at the first of the season, lose a couple of heart- breakers, and then play dead for the rest of the year. The Tigers, however, reversed this process, coming up off the floor to rise to great heights, after a start that would have kept a team of quitters down for good. we of H. H. S. salute you, the Tigers of 1948! 29

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1 3 INN? fig? - 29 1 In ,, FUUIBAH BACK ROW: Herb Henry, Doug Shemwell, Jim Moss, Nall Hooks, Bubo Cravens, Gayle Gardner, Frank Adams, Bch Invis, Tom Griffin, Don Simms, Bob Haddock, John Boxley, Mgr. Charles Lacy. SECOND ROW: Red Adams, Malcolm Nichols, Bill Sparks, Billy Joe Cannon, Noonie Thompson, Karl Long, Unk Haddock, Kenneth Sullivan, Henry Klein, Grady Ruff, E. G. Adams, Howard Dixon. FRONT RUN: Mgr. Price Lytle, Pax King, Tom Soyars, David Wells, Tack Baldwin, Bob Gerhart, Billy Joe Powell, Marion Bankins, Ray Morris, Billy Brown, Skaty Groves. P Q .M Qaffifibna 3 , in u ff V

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IHHHNII E. G. ADAMS, Captain Tgcklg E. G. had the strength of a bull and the know-how which enabled hin to use it to best advantage. His merit and spirit were recognized by the team, as they accorded him the highest honor they could bestow, that of electing him captain of the team of 1948. GAYLE GARDNER Guard Gayle ably carried on the Hopkinsville tradition of producing great guards. His starting line play and crisp blocking won him a berth on the All-State squad. BILLY JOE CANNON Guard Billy Joe was the type of player that every coach dreams of possessing. He was equally good on offense and defense. KENNETH SULLIVAN Guard Ken teamed with Gayle and Billy Joe to give the Tigers three of the best guards in the state. He was especially good on defense with his knifelike thrusts into the enemy backfield. PAXSON KING Guard 'Cookie', although handicapped by a lack of size, was nevertheless a consistent, capable performer. His inspired play in the Russellville game was one of the season's masterpieces. HERB HENRY - Tackle 'Big Herb' was one of the most powerful and aggressive linemen Hoptown fans have known in recent years. His play won him an Honorable Mention on the All-State Team. Much is expected of him next year. BILLY HADDOCK Tackle 'Unk' was a big boy with speed to match. His play in the Paducah game could well have been the difference between the two teams. He will return next year and along with Herb Henry should give the Tigers a pair of tackles that should be as good as any in the state. GRADY RUFF Tackle Grady gave to the team his whole body and soul. He was always in there fighting. Boys like Grady are a credit to any football team. JIM MDSS Center 'Moose' was one of the Tiger standouts all season, especially on defense. He could always be counted on to play a fine game, and his capable line-backing was one good reason why the H. H. S. forward wall was very difficult to crack. ALFRED CRAVENS Center 'Bobo' was the Tiger offensive center for the greater part of the season. He will return next year, and may be shifted to a guard position to best utilize his heady play and savage charges. DOUG SHEMWELL End Doug's versatile end play was a big factor in the Tiger's success. His savage defensive work and glue tipped fingers played a vital role in the grid successes of the past year. He also secured a berth on the Honorable mention All-State squad. TON Y GRIFFIN End 'Itch' was a fine end on both offense and defense. Hb was one of the fastest men on the squad, and used his speed and size to advantage. Much is expected of him next yell' e DON SIMS End 'Newt', like Griffin, was an exceptionally talented receiver. He very capably filled in whenever called on and his performance in the Murray game was a pleasure to watch. He will return next year. 30