where did earl campbell go to high school
Earl Campbell Earl Christian Campbell was born on March 29, 1955, the sixth of eleven siblings, in Tyler, Texas, leading to the eponymous nickname, "The Tyler Rose" later in his career. His father died when Campbell was 11 years old.[3] He began playing football in fifth grade as a kicker, but moved to linebacker in sixth grade after watching Dick Butkus, whom he modeled his playing style after.[4][5] His mother Ann Campbell attempted to persuade Earl not to play football in high school. "I dis-encouraged Earl," she said. "But he always loved football."[6] In 1973, he led the Corky Nelson-coached John Tyler High School to the Texas 4A State Championship (4A then was the largest classification in the state). That season, he was named Mr. Football USA as he was adjudged the national high school player of the year.[7]