PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) — Football legend, former University of Alabama and San Diego Chargers linebacker Woodrow Lowe, has reportedly passed away at the age of 71 on Thursday morning.

Woodrow Lowe is the brother of Phenix City Mayor Eddie Lowe and is known for being a high school football star at Central-Phenix City High School.

Eddie Lowe confirmed with WRBL News 3 that his brother passed away.

Woodrow Lowe was born June 9, 1954, in Phenix City, Alabama. He excelled at Central High School, the University of Alabama and later with the San Diego Chargers.

From 1973 to 1975, under legendary coach Paul “Bear” Bryant, Woodrow Lowe earned All-America honors three times — the only player Bryant ever coached to achieve that distinction. He captained the Crimson Tide and set Alabama’s all-ti

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