University of West Alabama Athletics

Ronnie Slovensky, a native of Birmingham, Ala., and graduate of Minor High School was the first kicker ever chosen All-American by the NAIA when he made 12-of-14 field goals and 26-of-26 extra points in 1974. He hit 28-of-37 field goals in his career and 64-of-66 extra points. Slovensky was a First Team All-GSC choice in 1974 and was named NAIA National Player of the Week that year when he kicked four field goals in a 12-10 upset over number-one Henderson State College.