AL HR19

Alabama House Resolution commending Jimmie Lee Holifield, Sr. for his 39-year career as an educator and coach, retiring in 2011

Graduated from J.S. Abrams High School in 1964 with a football scholarship to Jackson State University, where he earned a Master's Degree in Physical Education

Drafted in the 12th round by the New York Giants and played two seasons in the NFL, then one year with the Vancouver BC Lions in Canada—one of the first Bessemer, Alabama athletes to reach professional football

Served as Head Football Coach at Westend High School, leading the team to the 6A Championship game in 1993, and was named Baseball Coach of the Year

Married 59 years to Phyllis Myles Holifield, with three children, seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren