Michael Wilbourn

Class of 2008

Michael Wilbourn established himself as one of the top multi-sport athletes to come through Lee High School, excelling in both football and baseball while earning recognition across the region.

A Huntsville native, Wilbourn was a three-year starter in both sports at Lee, earning All-State honors in football and baseball. On the gridiron, he demonstrated versatility and leadership, earning All-City recognition as a junior and then being selected to both offensive and defensive All-City teams as a senior.

His senior season brought additional honors, including recognition as the Huntsville Quarterback Club’s Offensive Player of the Year and selection to the All Mid-South Team, which featured top players from across several states. National attention followed when he was named an All-American by Letterman Magazine.

Wilbourn’s success extended to baseball, where he played on multiple deep playoff teams, including a state championship squad. His performance earned him selection to both the East-West All-Star Game and the North-South All-Star Game.

He signed a football scholarship with Vanderbilt University, where he lettered for two seasons and participated in the 1974 Peach Bowl.

Wilbourn has often credited the influence of his parents, along with a long list of coaches and mentors, for shaping both his athletic career and his professional life. From youth sports through college, those relationships provided guidance and support that helped define his path.

His accomplishments reflect a well-rounded athlete whose impact was felt across multiple sports and at every level of competition.

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