Childress was a two-time All-American at Auburn and was considered the finest fullback in the country during his junior and senior seasons.

He led the Southeastern Conference in rushing and scoring his junior season in 1954 and was named the Gator Bowl MVP.

His best season came in 1963 when he led the Cardinals in rushing and gained over 1000 yards from scrimmage while filling in for the injured John David Crow.

In his 40s, he contracted a type of cancer and began the battle which ultimately he lost in 1986 at the age of 52.

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