By Lee Davis The time was the mid-1960s. Lyndon B. Johnson was president of the United States, and the country was starting its final drive to put human footprints on the moon. About that same time, a Birmingham developer with a vision was putting his own footprints in a community by purchasing a dairy farm. The developer was Robert Morgan and the farm, called The Bearden … [Read more...]
Defensive Posture: Stout Defense Brings Hoover Another State Title
By Lee Davis During its amazing run through the 21st century, Hoover has found a way to win 10 state football championships. But perhaps the program has never won a title quite the way it did in 2016. Hoover’s offense was good, averaging 29 points a game, but nothing quite approaching the spectacular scoring machines directed by former coach Rush Propst a decade ago. The … [Read more...]
Closing the Trunk: Rosenberger’s to Close After 120 Years
By Lee Davis For 120 years, few family businesses have been more intertwined with the history of the Birmingham community than Rosenberger’s Birmingham Trunk Factory. Founded by J.D. Rosenberger in 1897, the company originally specialized in luggage, leather goods and travel items. Its logo – an elephant placing one foot on top of a trunk – became an iconic symbol. Through … [Read more...]
Tee Time: Adams Takes Reins of Rebel Program
By Lee Davis Sometimes Monterrious “Tee” Adams has to pinch himself to make sure he really is the wrestling coach of the Vestavia Hills Rebels. “Sometimes it’s a little surreal,” said Adams, when contacted last week, “when I walk through the hall of the school and see all those blue state championship trophies and understand that keeping all this going is my … [Read more...]
Homewood Reboot: Patriots in Youth Mode After Championship Year
By Lee DavisTo Homewood basketball fans, 2015-16 will be remembered as the season that the Patriot boys basketball team finally brought home the big prize. After years of coming close, Homewood at last grabbed the big blue trophy, winning a thriller against Muscle Shoals in the Class 6A final. The final record of 30-6 reflected the dominance the Patriots enjoyed … [Read more...]