Waldon Tucker returns to lead Fayette Tigers

Waldon Tucker retired from coaching following the 2010 season, having led the Fayette Tigers to an undefeated, state championship season in 1996, and to a 230 - 95 record in 27 seasons at the school. When he retired, Tucker had amassed a 309-126-3 overall record, which was a state record for an Alabama high school football coach at the time. His 1980 Gordo team also earned him another state championship title. His son Lance took over at Fayette after his retirement, and kept the winning tradition going before Bill Smith took the reins at Fayette for one year in 2019.