Brookhaven High School

Brookhaven, MS (Lincoln County); home of the Panthers; Brookhaven High School in the county seat of Lincoln County, southwest Mississippi; alma mater of Lance Alworth (Pro Football Hall of Fame 1978; University of Arkansas; San Diego Chargers, Dallas Cowboys; nicknamed "Bambi" for his gazelle-like leaping ability and speed; one of the most electrifying wide receivers of the American Football League era and the first AFL player to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame; seven consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons from 1963 to 1969, at a time when such consistency was almost unheard of; his remarkable combination of speed, hands, and explosive leaping ability made him the most feared receiver in the AFL and one of the most spectacular players of his generation)