Words by Jenny Lynn Davis
Talegate and Brackyard Films have teamed up to produce three documentaries now available on YouTube, each centered on local sports stories with lasting impact. The films focus on individuals whose experiences extend beyond competition and into the communities around them.
Coach Clem: Legend in a Small Town looks at the career of longtime Walker College basketball coach Glen Clem, whose commitment to the game and to his players left a lasting mark on the community he served.
Click here to watch Coach Clem: Legend in a Small Town
5 Strong: The Yancey Young Story follows Yancey Young, a former baseball player at Sumiton Christian School, and shares his story of perseverance through sport and life beyond it, including his battle with cancer.
Click here to watch 5 Strong: The Yancey Young Story
A Game of Recovery: The Hudson Lawson Story features Hudson Lawson, a state championship golfer from Haleyville High School and documents his resiliency in the face of life’s challenges.
Click here to watch A Game of Recovery: The Hudson Lawson Story
If you enjoy stories highlighting the rich sports heritage of our area and the state of Alabama, click here to subscribe to the Talegate Sports YouTube channel. WL
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