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Calvin Burleson
Calvin Burleson was the third child of eight. He began to show his athletic ability at a very young age, playing football most summers with family and neighbors. Calvin attended Ryan Elementary and Kashmere Jr & Sr High School. At Kashmere High School, Calvin played safety on the Varsity Football team, under the coaching leadership…
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Anthony Quinn Smith
Anthony Quinn Smith stepped into Kashmere High School in the fall of 1974. As a student athlete under the coaching of Johnny B. Felder, his transition into high school was a smooth one. Anthony immediately excelled as a wide receiver on the football team for the Kashmere Rams, earning him a spot on the Varsity…
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Allen Merchant Jr.
On Dec 1st 1949 a handsome baby boy was born to Allen Sr. and Della Merchant, and was named Allen Merchant Jr. He was the only child and was known at school and around town by the nickname “Butch”. All of his formal education was in the Kashmere Gardens community area, graduating from McDade Elementary…
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Alex “Boardwalk” Ferguson
Class of 1967 Varsity Football Center and Line Backer All-District, All-City, All-State, All-American Team Captain Three-Year Letterman, Two-Year Starter Alex was reared in the Bottom neighborhood of Fifth Ward his family later moved into the Kelly Courts where his interest in sports excelled. Alex attended E. O Smith Junior High where he was a…
