Romine, Monk

Monk Romine was involved in everything when he starred in multiple sports in high school and at the University of North Alabama. And he remains active in sports today with youths in his hometown near Bear Creek. Romine played football and basketball and track at Lauderdale County High School. As halfback and end he played aon important role during the Tiger's undefeated 1948 football team.
He played on the first football team at Itawamba Junior College and handled punting duties in addition to playing halfback. He then went to Florence State, now UNA, and participated in two sports. He lettered three years in football (1952- 1955) playing fullback, and four years in basketball playing center. In 1953, he led the Lions football team in rushing with 529 yards on 111 carries for a 4.8 average. He still ranks seventh on UNA's career touchdown list with 19. He rushed for 203 yards against Conway State in 1951
and is a member of UNA's 50th Anniversary Team. He played seven years in professional, first as free agent with the Chicago Bears. and later played for the Green Bay Packers, Denver Broncos and Boston Patriots, and also played three years in the Canadian Football league. Romine coached three years at Phillips High and seven years in Phil Campbell. His 1979 team advanced to the state playoffs.