Vaughn Mancha
1944-1947
Class 1990
Center



      During Vaughn Mancha's time at Alabama, the Crimson Tide compiled a 30-9-2 record and played in two Sugar Bowls and one Rose Bowl. Mancha Played 60 minutres in the 1945 Sugar Bowl and was named to the Sugar Bowl all-decade team.

     Vaughn Mancha was a four year letterman at the University of Alabama a consensus  All-America in 1945 and Team Captain his Senior year. Coach Frank Thomas called Mancha, "A brilliant defensive man, fine at diagnosing plays, a great defender against passes, and a sure tackler, O offense he is a fine blocker, and a good, accurate snapper. And he loves football."