Looking back at the 1975 football team, the second team in school history, we caught up with Gary Bradley Jr. to talk about his time at Alabama Christian and what he is doing these days. The Eagle squad won the first game in school history 45 years ago today, October 24, 1975. The senior quarterback scored the game’s only touchdown in the 6-0 victory. Bradley and his fellow Eagles helped pave the way for Alabama Christian football as we know it today.
What year did you graduate from Alabama Christian? 1976
What grades did you attend at Alabama Christian? 11th-12th
What is your favorite football memory? Winning our first game in the history of the program against Hayneville in the 1975 season. I scored the only touchdown of the game and had three interceptions to help us win.
Who took you under their wing when you joined the varsity team? Coach Mitch Grubb welcomed me to the team having just moved to Montgomery in 1974 from Chattanooga, which was his hometown as well.
Who was your most memorable teammate? Our center, Gary Gregory. I got my bell rung on a play and when we huddled up for the next play, I called a play that did not exist. Gary called to the official, “We need time, our quarterback doesn’t know where he is.”
What teacher/coach had the most influence on you? Both coach Mike Lusk and Mitch Grubb had a positive influence on me.
Where do you currently live? Columbiana, Alabama
What do you do for a living? I’m an Assistant District Attorney in the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office.
Tell me about your family. I have three grown sons and eight grandchildren.
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Favorite Movie: Tombstone
Dream Vacation Spot: Any lake
Who is the person you most admire: My autistic grandson
Early morning or Late night person: Late night
Alabama or Auburn (or other): God put crimson blood in my veins