September 3, 1969
Brooks & Company Elate Druid Hills’ Rakestraw
Coach Jim Rakestraw enters his first season leading the Druid Hills Red Devils with high hopes centered around standout player Murray Brooks and a strong defensive core.
Moments In Print
Explore historic newspaper clippings and archived coverage preserving Jimmy Rakestraw’s coaching legacy and impact at Druid Hills.
September 2, 1969
Druid Hills Is Smiling At Brooks
Coach Jimmy Rakestraw praises standout player Murray Brooks as one of the top football talents in the state heading into the 1969 season.
September 2, 1969
Outlook For Football Is Hopeful; Players Concentrate On Practice
Coach Jimmy Rakestraw enters his first season leading the Druid Hills Red Devils as players prepare for the 1969 football season.
March 4, 1969
Kennedy Resigns As Head Football Coach
An article announcing the resignation of Coach Crawford Kennedy after six seasons leading the Druid Hills Red Devils and naming Coach James Rakestraw as his successor.
October 6, 1968
Down But Not Out – He’s Well And Kicking
After severe injuries and multiple surgeries, Druid Hills player Chuck Nichols fights his way back to football with determination and resilience.
September 18, 1968
Druid Hills Mentor Sees Rough Grid Season Ahead
Coach Jim Rakestraw predicts a challenging football season ahead for Druid Hills despite returning starters and promising young talent.
August 24, 1967
Grid Openers A Week Away; Druid-Briarcliff Looks Best
A 1967 DeKalb New Era article previewing the upcoming football season, with Druid Hills and Briarcliff named among the top opening matchups.
May 16, 1967
Rakestraw Succeeds Kennedy
Jimmy Rakestraw is officially named head football coach at Druid Hills High School following Crawford Kennedy’s resignation.
May 6, 1967
Kennedy Quits, Fussell Also
An article covering Crawford Kennedy’s resignation as head football coach at Druid Hills and the expected appointment of Jimmy Rakestraw as his successor.