Northwestern State University Athletics

A two-time All-Gulf States Conference tackle, Odom was a four-year letterwinner who helped the 1962 Demons win the GSC title … drafted by the Houston Oilers in 1965 … selected in 2007 for the Top 100 Demons of the Century roster chosen as part of the football centennial year … became a successful high school football coach, bringing St. Mary’s in Natchitoches to statewide prominence … undefeated 1977 team won state title … absolutely dominated district play with 90 straight wins and 10 straight district titles … led St. Mary’s and Claiborne Academy to a combined 157 wins, including three state finals appearances and an 1987 title at Claiborne.