Born on February 8, 1930, in Athens, Alabama,[1] Marlow moved to Troy at an early age.
[3] In 1950, Marlow's first season with the Crimson Tide, he had 118 rushing attempts, gaining 882 yards for an average of 7.5 per carry, and scored 9 touchdowns.
[4] In that year's Iron Bowl against Auburn, Marlow had 233 rushing yards, breaking the team record; his mark was not bested until 1987.
[2] The New York Giants selected Marlow with the eighth overall pick in the first round of the 1953 NFL draft.
[8] Marlow spent eight seasons in Canada, and later lived in Elkmont, Alabama, and Houston, Texas.