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The Webb Family
by BONNIE BARTEL LATINO    When two fine south Alabama families joined, they and their children would eventually leave distinguished legacies in medicine, the railroads, the military, education, law and justice, social services, and the ministry. But first, let’s go back to 1924.    Jean Jones (Webb), was born January 28, 1924, in Uriah, Ala., to Walter Jones and Ethel Mae (Jones) Taylor. Baby Jean was destined to live a…
The Boys of the Summer of ’61: Where Are They Now?
by BONNIE BARTEL LATINO TODD RODGERS was selected as a first baseman for the ‘61 All Stars, who went to the 1961 Sr. Little League World Series in Williamsport, Penn. Like many of his teammates, his most vivid memory of their trip was making it to the top of the Washington Monument. However, of his visit to D.C. he also remembers  “ … going to the US Treasury Building and seeing the money printed.” Surprisingly, he was the only All…
The Boys of the Summer of ’61: Where Are They Now?
by BONNIE BARTEL LATINO    RONNIE HEADLEY, or Ron as he’s known today, played second and third base for the ’61 All Stars.    #FunFact: Ron was busy in the summer of 1961. Shortly before the All Stars big trip to Williamsport Pa., Ron won Atmore’s Tennis Tournament for boys 15 and under. He still has the trophy – and his racquet.    He played baseball and basketball all three…
The Boys of Summer of ’61: Where are they now?
by BONNIE BARTEL LATINO    WILLIAM BLACKBURN or Willie, as he was known when he played catcher for the ’61 All Stars, described going to the World Series as “ . . . a grand adventure,” despite suffering that summer from a bad reaction to penicillin.    “I only weighed 100 pounds,” he said via email, “LOL, I looked pitiful.”                          Willie’s self-proclaimed negative image was short lived. His junior year, the…
The Boys of the Summer of ’61: Where Are They Now?
by BONNIE BARTEL LATINO LARRY TROUTMAN    Even before Larry played catcher for the 1961All Stars, he  made time for Scouting. Along with John Wingard, he was presented the coveted rank of Eagle from their Scout Masters, Wesley Pruett and Buster Joyner. Like John, Larry was only 14 years old.    At Escambia County High School, Larry distinguished himself as a class officer and Student Council representative. Senior year, the…