Hal Easterwood

Harold Boyd Easterwood (October 14, 1932 - August 13, 2005), sometimes known by the nickname "Cubby", was an American football player. He played at the center and linebacker positions at Mississippi State from 1952 to 1954 and was selected as a first-team All-American in 1954.

Early life Easterwood was born in 1932 and grew up in Eupora, Mississippi. He attended Eupora High School where he lettered in football, basketball, baseball and track. He was an All-SEC player in both 1953 and 1954. He was also an academic All-American and was selected as "Mr. Mississippi State" in 1955. but he did not pass the physical due to back and knee injuries sustained in his senior year. He remained with the Laurel schools after 1965 as a counselor and assistant principal.