4 named to football Hall of Fame

Four former Bulldogs were inducted into the Andalusia High School Football Hall of Fame in a ceremony at Andalusia City Hall Friday afternoon.

JOHN HENRY DANIELS, Class of 1961, known as "Big John," played for the Ralph J. Bunche Wildcats football team from 1958 to 1960 as a defensive end, offensive end, and middle guard, leading them to winning seasons, including an undefeated 1960. He valued his time there, learning valuable lessons on and off the field from Principal CC Baker and Coach J.C. Hall, who provided guidance akin to father figures alongside his parents and community. Big John embraced the school's motto, "Make Sure You're Right, Then Go Ahead," instilling the same values in his eight children.

Waverly "Boot" Flowers, Class of 1974, was a two-year starter at defensive tackle at AHS, contributing to the team in both 1972 and 1973, including the Bulldogs' run to the state runner-up title in 1973. In his senior year, Flowers was named All-SAC, earned Honorable Mention All-State recognition by the Birmingham News, and was honored as Andalusia's Best Defensive Lineman. He was a

two-year starter on the defensive line at Livingston University and was named Most Valuable Defensive Player of the Pioneer Bowl, a nationally-televised playoff game in 1975. In basketball at AHS, he earned a spot on the First Team All-State Tournament Team in 1973 and was named All-SAC in both 1973 and 1974.

Leon Hattaway, Class of 1980, was a three-year starter (1977-1979), playing a variety of positions, including corner back, running back, wide receiver, punt returner, kick-off returner and kicker. He was a member of Andalusia's 1977 State Championship Team. The Montgomery
Advertiser named him First Team All-State after his junior and senior seasons. He also was named All Conference in 1978 and 1979. He was named Andalusia's Best Defensive Back his junior year and Andalusia's Most Versatile Player his senior year. He was a three-year letterman in baseball, making First Team also All-Conference after his junior and senior seasons. He was named Andalusia Baseball's Most Valuable Player and permanent Team Captain in 1980. He played college baseball at LBW.

DAVID MOORE, Class of 1966, was a three-year letterman from 1963 through 1965. Moore played as both an outstanding center on offense and linebacker on defense during the 1963 and 1964 seasons, but moved to tackle in 1965 when he was named AHS Best Blocking Lineman and Team Captain. He was named First Team All-Conference and an All-State Honorable Mention by the Birmingham
News in 1965. Moore attended the Marion Military Institute where he started at nose guard in 1966 and tackle in 1967. He was also president of the "M" Club at Marion.

Andalusia High School Football Hall of Fame Committee members select honorees each year. Committee members are Lucky Cope, Robert Cremer, John Jones, David Moore, Joe Nix,

Larry Brown, Will Sconiers, Lex Short, Jimmy Wilson, Jackie Woods, Jr., Kyle Gantt, Trent Taylor, and

Ray Wilson.

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