Spartans football coach goes into Cullman County sports HOF

Mountain Brook football coach Chris Yeager was inducted into the Cullman County Sports Hall of Fame at a banquet recently at the Cullman Civic Center. 

 “Any success that I’ve enjoyed is the result of family members, teachers, coaches and teammates that were graciously willing to add value to my life,” Yeager said. “I hope this award honors and validates the sacrifice of these people.”

A 1980 Fairview High graduate, Yeager excelled at linebacker for the Aggies, collecting two All-State honorable mentions and a pair of all-area selections during solid junior and senior seasons.

His play resulted in a scholarship to the University of North Alabama, where he started at center for two years and lettered for three under head coach Wayne Grubb. The Lions made it to the NCAA Division II semifinals his freshman season, and Yeager secured a place on the All-Academic Gulf South Conference team following the 1982 campaign.

Following graduation, Yeager began his coaching career at schools such as Austin Peay, Troy State, West Blocton High, Walker High, Coffee High (Georgia) and Peach County High (Georgia) before coming to Mountain Brook.

Last season was his ninth as head coach at Mountain Brook, where he has posted a 73-43 record.