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Rocky Plaia was a member of the baseball and football programs from 1960 through 1964. During his football career, Plaia was a two-way player at defensive back and quarterback for the Tigers. He led the Alabama Collegiate Conference in passing and was second in total offense during his junior season, garnering him second team all-ACC honors as he completed 60 of 120 passes for 703 yards in addition to rushing for 87 yards. He received more accolades for his senior campaign as he was named to the Birmingham Post Herald All-Alabama Small College first team, selected as a member of the all-ACC first team, and voted team MVP. Plaia went on to play in the Southern Professional Football League. As a baseball player, he started four years at shortstop and was named All-ACC all four season.
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