Cecil “Hootie” Ingram, a former Alabama football star and athletic director, died Monday. He was 90. Ingram, who had been injured in a fall in March, died at a Birmingham hospital, an athletic department spokeswoman said, citing information from the family. He was an All-Southeastern Conference defensive back who led the nation with 10 interceptions as a sophomore in 1952, a school and league single-season record that still stands. “We will miss Hootie dearly,” Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne said in a post on X, formerly Twitter. “He was such a wonderful man and always greeted you with a big smile. Hootie left a lasting impact on The University of Alabama as both a student-athlete and administrator. Our condolences go out to his family and friends.” Ingram, a Tuscaloosa native who also played halfback, played alongside quarterback Bart Starr and was also an All-SEC second baseman. |
Feeling lucky? Brainteaser challenges YOU to spot a fourGolden Knights have limited Stars' scoring chances to take 2Jeff Bezos' fiancée Lauren Sanchez quietly SCRAPS selfLeicester promoted back to English Premier LeagueSale, Ozuna lead Braves past Guardians 6Jelly Roll is seen in goodBrewers leftNewgarden's next challenge is to repair his reputation around IndyCar after disqualificationShohei Ohtani responds to Toronto boos by hitting 7th homer as the Dodgers beat the Blue Jays 12Feeling lucky? Brainteaser challenges YOU to spot a four