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Four stand-out athletes and alumni of Andalusia High School will be inducted into the school’s Football Hall of Fame today.

An official induction ceremony honoring John Henry Daniels, Waverly “Boot” Flowers, Leon Hattaway, and David Moore will be held at the City Hall auditorium Friday, Sept. 13, following a homecoming parade that is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m.

Following is information about this year’s inductees.

John Henry Daniels
John Henry Daniels, known as “Big John,” played for the Ralph J. Bunche Wildcats football team from 1958 to 1960 as a defensive end, offensive end, and middle guard, leading them to winning seasons, including an undefeated season in 1960. He valued his time there, learning valuable lessons on and off the field from Principal C.C. Baker and Coach J.C. Hall, who provided guidance akin to father figures alongside his parents and community.

Daniels embraced the school’s motto, “Make Sure You’re Right, Then Go Ahead,” instilling the same values in his five sons and three daughters, fostering a legacy of respect, loyalty, and community stewardship.

For 30 years, Big John exemplified hard work as a construction engineer with the Alabama Department of Transportation while also running a lawn service and solving problems for family and friends. His legendary feats were so remarkable that tales of him lifting a boat have become folklore, solidifying his status as a modern-day “John Henry.”

Waverly “Boot” Flowers
Waverly “Boot” Flowers, #60, was a two-year starter at defensive tackle for AHS, contributing to the team in both 1972 and 1973, including their run to the state runner-up title in 1973. In his senior year, 1973, Waverly was named All-SAC, earned Honorable Mention All-State recognition by the Birmingham News, and was honored as Andalusia’s Best Defensive Lineman.

He was a two-year starter on the defensive line at Livingston University and was named Most Valuable Defensive Player of the Pioneer Bowl, a nationally televised playoff game in 1975.

In basketball at AHS, Waverly earned a spot on the First Team All-State Tournament Team in 1973 and was named All-SAC in both 1973 and 1974.

Leon Hattaway
Leon Hattaway, #27, was a three year starter (1977-1979), playing a variety of positions, including corner back, running back, wide receiver, punt returner, kick-off returner and kicker. He was a member of Andalusia’s 1977 State Championship Team.

Leon was named First Team All-State after his junior and senior seasons by the Montgomery Advertiser. He was also named All-Conference in 1978 and 1979. He was named Andalusia’s Best Defensive Back his junior year and Most Versatile Player his senior year.

He was a three year letterman in baseball, making First Team All-Conference after his junior and senior seasons. Leon was named

Andalusia Baseball’s Most Valuable Player and permanent Team Captain in 1980.

He played college baseball at LBW.

David Moore
David Moore, #75, played football at Andalusia High School and was a three-year letterman from 1963 through 1965.

Moore played as both an outstanding center on offense and linebacker on defense during the 1963 and 1964 seasons but moved to tackle in 1965 when he was named AHS Best Blocking Lineman and Captain of the that year’s team. Moore was further honored in 1965 by being named First Team All-Conference and an All-State Honorable Mention by the Birmingham News.

After graduation, Moore attended the Marion Institute where he was a two-year starter on the football team at Nose Guard in 1966 and Tackle in 1967. He was also president of the “M” Club at Marion.