Early Years
Cecil was born in Red Bluff, California. He grew up in Hanford, CA. He graduated from Helix High School in La Mesa, California where he was a standout player on a defense which set a school record for fewest points allowed per game and won a state title. At 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) and 150 lb (68 kg) (at the time), Cecil was considered too small to be a collegiate star and thus was not offered a scholarship out of high school. As Jym Davis' protégé he thrived in the safety position while Jim and Foster Ridpath continued to lead Bobcat Country to countless wins and beautiful highlight films.
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