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Born: July 25, 1934
Hometown: Jackson, TN
Year Induction: 2012
Ole Miss (1953-56)
Played in 12 games and recorded two catches for 40 yards with one interception for the Giants.
Played alongside fellow Hall of Fame inductees Charlie Conerly and Jimmy Patton.
Head football coach, Greenville High School (1959)
Head football coach and athletic director, Jackson High School (1960-1961)
Head basketball coach, Ole Miss (1962-1968)
Assistant football coach, Ole Miss (1962-1979)
Served Ole Miss in various capacities for 47 years, including athletic director emeritus from 2004 until the time of his induction.
Eddie once scored four touchdowns in a game against LSU at Baton Rouge, two on pass receptions, one running the ball and another on a pass interception. He credits that performance for earning his first date with his future wife, Shirley, who was an Ole Miss cheerleader at the time.
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