Tribute and homage to the late Frank Early, 18, who was tragically killed in a car accident.
Big Frank, as his teammates called him, was a two-sport player at Hoover. At 6-7, 320 pounds he played defensive line on the football team and played center in a backup role on the basketball team.
Hoover football coach Joey Fields said Early was always willing to help a friend or teammate.
“Frank was a kid you loved to be around a type of teammate that the other ones didn’t want to just play with but play for. Grateful for the time I got to be around and get to know Big Frank. He left an impact on our program and myself forever,”
