Who Is This FL HS Legend? James Massey/Jefferson County

[OldSchoolLion 1,703]

The fellow in the lower right hand corner of the photo was a legendary, record-breaking FL hs running back who went on to play for the Gators.  He was the first FL hs player ever to rush for 2000 yards twice in a hs career. 

Who is he?

Where did he play in high school?

Who is the coach hoisted on his shoulder in the picture?

 

[Jambun82 131]

I believe either Neal Anderson or John L. Williams

I know that Williams played at Palatka, I am not sure where Anderson played in high school. ( I believe in the Panhandle.)

Galen Hall.

[badbird 1,458]

Neal Anderson played at Graceville, a small school in the panhandle

[OldSchoolLion 1,703]

35 minutes ago, Jambun82 said:

I believe either Neal Anderson or John L. Williams

I know that Williams played at Palatka, I am not sure where Anderson played in high school. ( I believe in the Panhandle.)

Galen Hall.

It's neither, however this fellow played with both of those guys at UF.  JLW was a great one, but he never rushed for 2000 yards in a season.  Neal Anderson  went to Graceville.  You did get the coach right...Jalen Hall.

[Perspective 407]

James Massey.   Jefferson County.  Galen Hall. 

Immediately after this picture was taken, Massey went in for an emergency hernia surgery.  Allegedly.  

[OldSchoolLion 1,703]

It is James Massey of Jefferson County.