Create a password that only you will remember. RB Emerson Boozer, Laney (1961) By: USA TODAY HSS Staff, https://usatodayhss.com/2022/calvin-johnson-shannon-sharpe-among-georgia-hs-football-hall-of-fame-inductees, Calvin Johnson, Shannon Sharpe among Georgia HS Football Hall of Fame inductees. Godfrey had no thoughts of these Hall of Fame honors (Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame in 2010 and Georgia Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2014) let alone having a stadium named for him when he joined the teaching staff at the former Gordon High School in the DeKalb County School District in 1974. The school re-named the playing field after him. Shilohs David Pollack was a three-time All-American at Georgia. They will be announced July 14, 100 days ahead of the Oct. 22 induction at the College Football Hall of Fame in downtown Atlanta. Via GeorgiaDogs: Frank Sinkwich was Georgias first Heisman Trophy winner in 1942 and led UGA to wins in the Rose and Orange bowls. By mid-June, the final ballot was narrowed down to 100 names. Riley has won 10 games or played in a New Year's Six bowl in every season of his head-coaching career. The most long-ago player selected was Bob McWhorter, who prepped at Gordon Institute in Barnesville through the 1909 season, then became an instant star at Georgia, the schools first All-American. WR/DB Jeff Francoeur, Parkview (2001) The nationally-ranked Bulldogs mauled the Commodores 32-6 before a crowd of 54,342. Todd Holcomb. HB Bob McWhorter, Gordon Institute (1909) The leading vote-getter, Walker, was no surprise. L Bill Stanfill, Cairo (1964), GIA (1948-69) Rosenberg said the tentative plan is to break the state into regions and the states history into eras, with board members assigned to them so that each region and era get fair representation in the Hall of Fame. Rosenberg said. Copyright University of Georgia Wire 2023. Choose wisely! Keep it Clean. He played on their 1947 NFL championship team as well. All the coaches left except Fred Dawston and Ken Chandler and we had to pull together.. RB Garrison Hearst, Lincoln County (1989) For more high school stories, stats and videos, visit http://usatodayhss.com. On Tuesday, the Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame took another step toward completing its inaugural class. The former University of Georgia running back set state single-season and career rushing records at Johnson County and led his team to the 1979 Class A championship. He was named Coach of the Year 11 times by GACA. Each voter had to select 36 players overall with at least two from each era, and each era was guaranteed at least two spots in the final class. Additionally, Stinchcomb won the 1998 William V. Campbell Trophy, awarded by the National Football Foundation for best combination of academic success, football performance and community leadership. Jim Forbes, who was an El Paso sports icon for decades, has earned a spot in the Texas High School Basketball Hall of Fame. 36 days to kickoff: We honor legendary HB #36 Bob McWhorter. The Dolphins defeated the Vikings 24-7 winning back to back Super Bowls. That first team would go 10-3-1, win the Region 7-4A title and reach the Class 4A semifinals. Clint Castleberry of Boys High and George Maloof of Marist, who would play at Georgia Tech, played in leather helmets in the 1940s. Chance of rain 60%.. Cloudy skies this evening followed by scattered showers and thunderstorms overnight. Via GeorgiaDogs:Bob McWhorter, who was inducted into the Hall in 1954, was Georgias first All-American (1913). WR Calvin Johnson, Sandy Creek (2003) The inductees include Fran Tarkenton, Shannon Sharpe, Calvin Johnson, Mel Blount, Champ Bailey, Hines Ward, Eric Berry and Terrence Edwards among others. Besides just winning games, Godfrey wanted his students/athletes to go on to become good citizens and have the foundation to move on after football was over through their education. Now he is being recognized with Georgia greats such as Nick Hyder, Wayman Creel, T. McFerrin, Robert Davis and Billy Henderson. Coaches like Eddie Robinson, Joe Gilliam, Bill Curry and Bobby Ross taught me a lot over the years.. The Georgia Athletic Coaches Association inducted its 2019 Hall of Fame class on June 1 at the Dalton Convention Center. CINCINNATI Cincinnati football head coach Scott Satterfield announced on Wednesday the hires of Brad Glenn, Nate Fuqua and Cortney Braswell. Godfrey noted he never had being a head football coach as a goal. The reason the Georgia Hall of Fame is for players only, Rosenberg said, is that coaches already have a Hall of Fame in Dalton. Godfrey retired from coaching in 2012, and in 2015 the DeKalb County School District honored him by renaming Panthersville Stadium where he roamed the sidelines for many of his victories in his honor. The nine former Georgia high school football players who are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame earned automatic inductions, which included two former UGA players Champ Bailey and Fran Tarkenton. You have permission to edit this article. The LGE Community Credit Union announces scholarships for high school seniors. These Hall of Fame honors were not really a thought to me when I started coaching, Godfrey said. Below is the entire list of former Georgia Bulldogs who are up for consideration as well as their final year of high school football. Twenty former UGA players and coaches are in the Hall, however, Georgia could add two more by early 2023. Desdunes was hired as head coach to lead the mens program in 1988. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. He founded and runs the athletics Hall of Fame at Lakeside High, his alma mater. As it turned out, each era got at least three players in. WebHead Coach: Panther Creek, Ropesville, Knox City, Gordon, May, Robert Lee. Low 63F. Bottom line: Jack Curran was one of the most successful high school coaches in the country in two sports basketball and baseball during his 50-plus year career at Archbishop Molloy High. He came to UGA after eight seasons at the University of Alabama, his last two serving as the Director of Player Development and Associate Director of Player Personnel. 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The Halls board members include current and former coaches, former players, school administrators and media members. When we beat Peachtree to reach the state playoffs, the community bought in to what we were doing, Godfrey said. But in 1996 and 1997, Edwards would lead Washington County to consecutive Class 2A titles as a quarterback before becoming a star wide receiver at Georgia and in the CFL. Copyright 2022 WGCL. FAX: 1-844-205-7259, Georgia agency to answer calls for help over new 988 mental health crisis hotline, GDOT Awards $37.8 million for Northeast Georgia Construction Contracts, Lady Eagles bring home second-straight NCISAA state title, Chaney to be honored at Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Saturday, Ball ties all-time goals record in another TFS 10-0 win, Warriors fall to Lions in season ending playoff loss, End of the line for TFS as Indians, Lady Indians fall short in opening round, Pollock, Moree guide Indians to bounce-back win. Desdunes admitted recommending his friend to then-senior womens administrator, Bernadette McGlade, but credits Davison for closing the deal. The 36 were the highest vote-getters from a 100-player ballot and will join the nine Pro Football Hall of Fame members from Georgia who were granted automatic admission in May, giving the new Hall 45 inaugural inductees. The 36 were the highest vote-getters from a 100-player ballot and will join the nine Pro Football Hall of Fame With Herschel Walker the lone unanimous pick, the There was only one unanimous selection and that was Georgia legend Herschel Walker, a graduate of Johnson County, who received votes from all 35 board members. The induction will take place Oct. 22 at the College Football Hall of Fame. Calvin Johnson and Shannon Sharpe will be inducted and Herschel Walker is on the ballot. Via GeorgiaDogs: 1968, Scott led the SEC in interceptions, punt returns and punt return yardage and was named the SEC Player of the Year. On Thursday, the Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame announced its inaugural Induction Class of 45 former players. After playing with the Washington Redskins, Hartman served on the Georgia coaching staff with Wally Butts and as a volunteer kicking coach under Vince Dooley. Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Champ Bailey (4) RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports. coach Glenn Pop Warner arrived in Athens, GA, as @FootballUGA's new head coach. His career would span 30 years (1983-2012) with a record of 273-89-1 and a 1995 state championship in which his team defeated Parkview 14-7 to finish 14-1. (Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports), TMK, the 1x in #UGA football history a game was played in snow occurred on Thanksgiving of 1912 in Athens. Finishing immediately behind Walker were Ward, Francoeur, Garrison Hearst of Lincoln County and Stan Rome of Valdosta. I never really thought of myself as a head coach, but all the years of film study and hard work paid off, Godfrey said. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1954. Clint Castleberry of Boys High and George Maloof of Marist, who would play at Georgia Tech, played in leather helmets in the 1940s. What schools have the most players invited to the 2023 NFL combine? Champ Bailey is Georgias most recent inductee (2022). With Herschel Walker the lone unanimous pick, the Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame announced 36 members of its inaugural class Thursday, 100 days ahead of their Oct. 22 induction. QB Hines Ward, Forest Park (1993) QB Charlie Ward, Thomas County Central (1987), 1990s View recent photos View past inductees Induction Ceremony: November 10, 2022 at 7 PM at the Thomasville High School Cafeteria 2022 Inductees: The Georgia Bulldogs have offered a scholarship to standout LB Carter Jones. 24 Feb 2023 13:23:52 One selectee didnt play beyond high school. We will dig into the early years and will research players and induct players from African-American schools when they were not allowed to attend white schools and play against white teams. Syndication: Nashville. Walker joined two other Heisman Trophy winners voted in George Rogers of Duluth and South Carolina and Charlie Ward of Thomas County Central and Florida State. RB Monte Williams, Commerce (2000), Pro Football Hall of Fame He won a key early game vs. Clemson virtually by himself, returning a punt 67 yards for a TD and setting up another score by taking back an interception 98 yards. Those include Commerces Monte Williams, who holds the state record for career rushing yards, and Avondales Charlie Dudish, a football and baseball phenom from the 1960s who set state passing records. The Georgia High School Football Hall of Fames board of 35 voters included the Hall of Fames Executive Director IJ Rosenberg and Co-Chairs Dave Hunter A Private School bowl game was named after him following Flemings retirement in 2011. He had at least 299 football players get the opportunity to get an education through scholarships as well as many of the swimmers he coached along the way at Towers and Southwest DeKalb. EMAIL: news@nowhabersham.com Chance of rain 60%. Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports. The class inductees will be announced July 14, 100 days ahead of the Oct. 22 induction at the College Football Hall of Fame in downtown Atlanta. We are going to build slowly here, starting with an inaugural class that be around 35 players.. DB Clarence Scott, Trinity (1966) Via GeorgiaDogs: Herschel Walker was inducted into the Hall of Fame in December 1999. He was originally hired to coach the receivers. Vanderbilt punter Steve Smith (90) gets his punt by Georgia players Billy Payne (87), All-American Bill Stanfill (77) and Terry Osbolt (94). Please check your email for a confirmation. Via GeorgiaDogs: Vince Dooley coached the Bulldogs for 25 years (1964-88) leading UGA to a consensus national championship in 1980 and another national title recognized by one poll in 1968, six SEC titles (1966,68,76,80,81,82), 20 bowl games and 201 victories. Those were Otis Sistrunk of Spencer, Clarence Scott of Trinity in Decatur and Emerson Boozer of Laney. He started his 35-year coaching career at Warrenton High School, coaching his team to two state titles. DB Champ Bailey, Charlton County (1995) or anything. All three had long NFL careers. Jonathan Williams 14 hours ago Georgia wrapped up their 2023 recruiting class not too long ago which all that means is most of the attention now shifts to the 2024 recruiting class. RB George Rogers, Duluth (1976) L Otis Sistrunk, Spencer (1964), 1970s QB Fran Tarkenton, Athens (1956) -. Of those 45, 15 are former Georgia football players. Sierra Canyon 4-star small forward AJ Swinton commits to Virgnia Tech, Imhotep Institute CB Kenny Woseley names top 4 schools, commitment date, Centennial boys basketball 3-peats as champions with buzzer-beater dunk, 'The Last of Us' actor, deaf youth hockey player meets Alexander Ovechkin in heartwarming video, Insane Maine HS basketball finish features 4 lead changes in final 21 seconds. PHONE:1-844-NOW-NEWS If you have a subscription, please log in or sign up for an account on our website to continue. Rosenberg and features a board co-chaired by Dawgs247's Rusty Mansell and former Brookwood athletic director and coach Dave Hunter. Nineteen of the 36 played outside of metro Atlanta. Glenn Schumann was named Co-Defensive Coordinator & Inside Linebackers coach at Georgia in February of 2019 after three seasons in charge of the Bulldogs inside Where is Georgia? WebA coach takes on multiple responsibilities in working with young people and the Hall of Fame Committee uses the all parts when selecting their members. They are separated by eras during which they played football on Friday nights: Bob McWhorter, halfback, Gordon Institute (1909), Vernon Catfish Smith, end, Lanier-Macon (1927), Bill Hartman, halfback, Georgia Military (1933), Lauren Hargrove, halfback, Fitzgerald (1949), Pat Dye, guard/linebacker, Richmond Academy (1956), Pete Case, offensive lineman, Decatur (1957), Edgar Chandler, offensive lineman, Cedartown (1963), Bill Stanfill, offensive lineman, Cairo (1964), Andy Johnson, running back, Athens (1969), Anthony Flanagan, quarterback, Southwest Atlanta (1973), Ben Zambiasi, linebacker, Mount de Sales (1973), Scott Woerner, defensive back/quarterback, Jonesboro (1976), Guy McIntyre, tight end/offensive lineman, Thomasville (1978), Herschel Walker, running back, Johnson County (1979), Andre Hastings, wide receiver, Morrow (1989), Garrison Hearst, running back, Lincoln County (1989), Randall Godfrey, linebacker, Lowndes (1991), Adam Meadows, tight end/offensive lineman, McEachern (1991), Hines Ward, quarterback, Forest Park (1993), Matt Stinchcomb, offensive lineman, Parkview (1994), Marcus Stroud, defensive lineman, Brooks County (1994), Quincy Carter, quarterback, Southwest DeKalb (1995), Terrence Edwards, quarterback, Washington County (1997), Charles Grant, running back/defensive lineman, Miller County (1997), Reggie Brown, wide receiver, Carrollton (1998), David Pollack, defensive lineman, Shiloh (2000), DJ Shockley, quarterback, North Clayton (2001), Charles Johnson, defensive lineman, Hawkinsville (2003), Rennie Curran, linebacker, Brookwood (2006), Jarvis Jones, linebacker, Carver-Columbus (2008), Hutson Mason, quarterback, Lassiter (2009). The voting began in the early spring. Soon, such past Cobb County high school football stars as Justin Fields, Hutson Mason, Harrison Bailey, Julian Rochester and Brian Randolph, among many others, will have a chance to become hall of famers. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. This is the name that will be used to identify you within the system. WR Andre Hastings, Morrow (1989) The Hall of Fame thing was something mentioned later in my career, and I am truly humbled. Note: All submissions will go through our editorial approval process before being posted. The history of Georgia High School football is tremendous and for years Georgia has been known to have some of the top players in country. L Bill Curry, College Park (1959) I have spent a lot of time studying the Indiana High School Basketball Hall of Fame, which is incredible. They all allowed me to watch practices and learn how to organize one. QB/DB Eric Berry, Creekside (2006) Guaranteed placement on these platforms is $25. Rosenberg, a former Atlanta sports writer who has experience with the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, and founded the athletic hall of fame at his alma mater, Lakeside High School in DeKalb County, in 2019. With Herschel Walker the lone unanimous pick, the Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame announced 36 members of its inaugural class Thursday, 100 days ahead of their Oct. 22 induction. Produced by Georgia High School Football Daily. Among this group are two Georgia alums: former quarterback Fran Tarkenton and former cornerback Champ Bailey. During desegregation, he was assigned to Hardaway (1971-1976) before returning to Carver and serving as head football coach and athletic director from 1976 Former head coach Mark Richt and former running Your real name will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more! E Shannon Sharpe, Glenville (1985) Finishing immediately behind Walker were Ward, Francoeur, Garrison Hearst of Lincoln County and Stan Rome of Valdosta. Last month, the Hall of Fame announced nine automatic inductees in the former Georgia high school football players who are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Hall of Fame eligibility requires that players be out of high school for eight seasons and be retired from football. Cloudy skies this evening followed by scattered showers and thunderstorms overnight. Ensure your press release runs prominently on our website and in our E-mail Newsletter. On Thursday, the Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame announced its inaugural Induction Class of 45 former players. RB/LB Larry Morris, Decatur (1950), 1960s The Georgia Sports Hall of Fame makes a difference in the lives of our youth and honors the struggle. His first scholarship player came from baseball in Gordons Tony Shanks. Please disable your ad blocker, whitelist our site, or purchase a subscription, Invalid password or account does not exist. P.O. racist or sexually-oriented language. Twenty former UGA players and coaches are in the Hall, however, Georgia could add two more by early 2023. RB William Andrews, Thomasville (1974) His dreams included becoming the Middle Heavyweight World Boxing Champion like Sugar Ray Robinson or center fielder for the New York Giants in the footsteps of Willie Mays. They are Valdosta quarterback Buck Belue and tight end Rome and Parkview offensive lineman Matt Stinchcomb and Francoeur. The Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame wont have a physical structure initially, but Rosenberg said he intends to find a public space to display Hall of Fame plaques in the meantime. The new Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame, which was announced over the weekend, is the idea of Score Atlanta president I.J. His 2002 squad made the state playoffs and lost in the first round to finish 5-6. Right now, we are going to focus on putting in a process to choose inductees and make sure we are covering the entire state, Rosenberg said. WebThe Georgia Sports Hall of Fame makes a difference in the lives of our youth and honors the struggle, perseverance, and achievement of our states best teams, athletes, and Tickets will be made available to the public. Coaches will not be included in the Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame. To little surprise, several of the players in consideration are part of the University of Georgias rich football history. 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