Front Row: L-R  Sherman Broadwell, Emmit Yancey, Reuben Barksdale,

Jackie McDaniel, Jack Chandler, Charles "Buddy" Hearn, Billy Shipp,

Joe Cole, Cochran Hamrick,  2nd Row: Walter Devon Cash, Orvil Bentley,

Howard Giddens, J.C. Ray, Shelton Coker, Monford Jones, Billy Nelson,

Ray Newman, Otis Hamm   Back Row: J.T. Ray, Travis Holderfield, 

Billy Ray Cash, Billy Perry, Harold Elrod, Billy Lackey, James "Pidy"

McDaniel, Roy Ashley and Head Coach Bill Isbell

1945

DeKalb County Champions

Head Coach- Bill Isbell

Crossville  26

Collinsville  6

Crossville  19

Valley Head  0      *

Crossville  

DeKalb County       W

Crossville  

Geraldine           W

Crossville  40

Boaz  6

Guntersville  28

Crossville  6      **

* This game according to news report, was stopped several times because of

numerous fights breaking out in the field as well as amongst spectators.

** Guntersville Gleam states that Crossville had won it first five games prior to

Guntersville game. No other information has been obtained following this game.

A heavy amount of press was given to returning soldiers during this time. Sports

seemed to take a back seat. Rightfully so.