Levon Ezell—1948-49 Wildcat Football
Ezell, who makes his home
in allas today, played four years for Coach Holden, three of those
years at Pascagoula High School and one year at PRCC in 1949. As one of
Drago's teammates at PRCC, it was a year to remember for Ezell. They would
finish the season with a 10-1 record,
provide Holden with his
first of seven state championships and defeat Lamar in the Memorial Bowl.
"Coach Holden was an unusual
guy," said Ezell. "He was a very strict disciplinarian. He made an impact
on the lives of many young men. I had the good fortune to play with him
for three years at Pascagoula and one season at Pearl River. I guess I
am one of the veterans as far asplaying for Coach Holden."
Ezell, a 150-pound fullback
during his playing days, made first team all-state in 1949, after signing
and playing at Ole Miss in 1948.