Jeff Francoeur, one of the top vote-getters, was the AJCs 2001 all-class football player of the year and led Parkview to undefeated state-championship seasons in 2000 and 2001. Via GeorgiaDogs: Herschel Walker was inducted into the Hall of Fame in December 1999. perseverance, and achievement of our states best teams, athletes, and coaches. An example is one of the buckets we will pick from is the African-American schools before the GHSA was fully integrated. All the coaches left except Fred Dawston and Ken Chandler and we had to pull together.. He went on to an All-Pro career with the Miami Dolphins winning two Super Bowls. 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. His first scholarship player came from baseball in Gordons Tony Shanks. The Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame board of trustees has yet to be completed, but it is expected to have a number of Cobb County ties, including former McEachern football coach and athletic director Jimmy Dorsey, McEachern principal Regina Montgomery and former Walton football player and current Score Atlanta representative Craig Sager Jr. Other members of the board expected to be included are former Brookwood football coach and athletic director Dave Hunter, recruiting expert Rusty Mansell of 247Sports, GHSA executive director Robin Hines and GHSA director of media relations Steve Figueroa. DL Richard Dent, Murphy (1978) RB Darius Walker, Buford (2003) The first class, honoring only players and not coaches, could have as many as 35 inductees, said I.J. 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. Upon completion of the 100-person ballot, all board members were required to vote for a minimum of two players from each era and select a total of 36 players. 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. Jeff Francoeur, one of the top vote-getters, was the AJCs 2001 all-class football player of the year and led Parkview to undefeated state-championship seasons in 2000 and 2001. I had to learn how to coach swimming at Towers coaching both girls and boys against some of the elite programs in the county and state, Godfrey said. Its been a long time coming: Georgia will have its own high school football hall of fame. https://ugawire.usatoday.com/lists/15-former-uga-football-players-to-be-inducted-into-georgia-high-school-football-hall-of-fame/, Larry Munson's 10 favorite calls as voice of the Georgia Bulldogs, Georgia football helmets through the years, Huge 4-star 2024 OT JacQawn McRoy includes Georgia among top schools, New Georgia transfer led all WRs in this stat last season, LSU safety with Georgia ties enters transfer portal, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Create a password that only you will remember. 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. 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 linebackers. Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Champ Bailey (4) RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports. Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame in the works, Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. 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. Full voting totals were not released. The L Jim Parker, Ballard-Hudson (1952) Of those 45, 15 are former Georgia Godfrey, a South Carolina native, played football and baseball at Delaware State University before going on to study at Columbia and New York Universities. Our board is very diverse and has a big job in front of them, but they all are excited about it.. The reason the Georgia Hall of Fame is for players only, Rosenberg said, is that coaches already have a Hall of Fame in Dalton. Thomasville Sports Hall of Fame | YMCA Thomasville 2021 INDUCTEES How do I nominate someone? We'd love to hear eyewitness Georgia Bulldogs defensive end #47 David Pollack Paul Chapman-USA TODAY Sports Copyright (c) 2005 Paul Chapman. The Hall of Fame was founded by former Atlanta Journal-Constitution writer Board members will include GHSA executive director Robin Hines, former high school coaches Lynn Hunnicutt, Ed Pilcher, Jimmy Dorsey, Raymond Tweet Williams and Earl Etheridge, current coaches Maurice Freeman, Tim McFarlin, Bryan Lamar and Eric Parker, county athletic directors Jasper Jewell and Ed Shaddix, GHSA media relations director Steve Figueroa, McEachern principal Regina Montgomery, Atlanta businessman Randy Beal and sports media members Bill Hartman, Buck Belue, Craig Sager Jr. and Matt Stewart. 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. Riley has won 10 games or played in a New Year's Six bowl in every season of his head-coaching career. Now Habersham I have spent a lot of time studying the Indiana High School Basketball Hall of Fame, which is incredible. To access the entire 100-person ballot, click here. Via GeorgiaDogs:Fran Tarkenton, inducted in 1987, was an All-American quarterback who led Georgia to the SEC championship and Orange Bowl victory in 1959. McEachern names Kareem Reid as new football coach, Former Georgia Tech DC Nathan Burton to lead KSU defense. Rosenberg and features a board co-chaired by Dawgs247's Rusty Mansell and former Brookwood athletic director and coach Dave Hunter. He opted for a baseball career and played 12 major league seasons, most notably with the Braves. Via GeorgiaDogs:Wally Butts coached the Bulldogs from 1939-60 leading Georgia to a 22-year record of 140-86-9, six bowl games, four SEC championships, a consensus national championship in 1942 and another national title recognized by some polls in 1946. L Rayfield Wright, Fairmont (1963). On Tuesday, the Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame took another step toward completing its inaugural class. Georgia is getting a high school Hall of Fame. RB Herschel Walker, Johnson County (1979), 1980s 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 Thirty-five Georgia alums were included among the 100 candidates in contention for 36 spots in the inaugural class, which will be inducted in October. WebHead Coach: Panther Creek, Ropesville, Knox City, Gordon, May, Robert Lee. LGE Community Credit Union announces scholarships for high school seniors. WebKevin became a legendary high school hockey and football coach, while at Walpole, Brookline, Charlestown, Needham and Belmont Hill, where he was the head football coach for 30 years. What I learned from the Baseball Hall of Fame is to make sure to uncover every stone and dont assume anything. I think it says something about the sheer number of great high school players in Georgia when only one player (Walker) was on every ballot, Hall of Fame executive director I.J. The list of former Bulldogs begins with Bob McWhorter, Georgias first All-American who graduated high school in 1910, and culminates with Hutson Mason, who capped off his days at Lassiter High School as a member of the 2010 class. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1954. It was like the great spirit was preparing me and I had no idea what was in store for me.. CINCINNATI Cincinnati football head coach Scott Satterfield announced on Wednesday the hires of Brad Glenn, Nate Fuqua and Cortney Braswell. Warner Robins Ron Simmons was a two-time All-American at Florida State. One selectee didnt play beyond high school. Please check your email for a confirmation. The Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame's creation was announced in February. Via NFF: One of the most versatile players in Georgia history, Champ Bailey played more than 1,000 snaps on offense, defense and special teams during his remarkable 1998 season. Via GeorgiaDogs: Terry Hoage was a two-time consensus All-American and Academic All-American (1982-83) and finished fifth in the 1983 Heisman Trophy Balloting. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. 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. The Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame ballot: Pre-1950 (7) HB Bob McWhorter, Gordon Institute (1909) Via GeorgiaDogs: Stinchcomb was a consensus All-America offensive lineman in 1997 and 1998. QB/P Ray Guy, Thomson (1968) Twenty-one of the 36 won state titles. Jim Donnan on the field prior to the game against the LSU Tigers at Tiger Stadium. Board members include GHSA executive director Robin Hines; former high school coaches Lynn Hunnicutt, Ed Pilcher, Jimmy Dorsey, Raymond Tweet Williams and Earl Etheridge; current coaches Maurice Freeman, Tim McFarlin, Bryan Lamar and Eric Parker; county athletic directors Jasper Jewell and Ed Shaddix; GHSA media relations director Steve Figueroa; McEachern principal Regina Montgomery; Atlanta businessman Randy Beal; and sports media members Bill Hartman, Buck Belue, DJ Jones, Sam Crenshaw, Craig Sager Jr. and Matt Stewart. Below is the entire list of former Georgia Bulldogs who are up for consideration as well as their final year of high school football. The inductees include Fran Tarkenton, Shannon Sharpe, Calvin Johnson, Mel Blount, Champ Bailey, Hines Ward, Eric Berry and Terrence Edwards among others. He led UGA to two SEC titles (1946 and 48) and was a first team All-American in 48. The candidate should have served as a positive role-model for both athletes and coaches alike. The first wave of nominees for the inaugural Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame class was announced last week. Via GeorgiaDogs:Bill Stanfill was a consensus All-American and winner of the Outland Trophy in 1968. The Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame's creation was announced in February. Via GeorgiaDogs: Bill Hartman, inducted in 1984, captained the Bulldogs in 1937 when he was named All-SEC and All-America. View recent photos View past inductees Induction Ceremony: November 10, 2022 at 7 PM at the Thomasville High School Cafeteria 2022 Inductees: There were eight eras represented: Pre-1950s, 1950s, 1960s, GIA, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s. 301 Cherry Street I Macon, Georgia 31201, phone: (478) 752-1585 fax: (478) 238-5448, Hours: Tuesday -Friday: 10am-5pm I Saturday: 10am-3pm I Sunday-Monday: Closed, THANK-YOU TO THESE GREAT HALL OF FAME SPONSORS. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. Strong character and high school accomplishments were prioritized in the voting. He went on to a 13-year NFL career. He served as a football and baseball team captain and would later be inducted into the Delaware State Athletic Hall of Fame. Georgia Bulldogs coach Vince Dooley gives the team a pep talk before starting their workout on Wednesday, Dec. 28,1966 in Dallas. Cincinnati football head coach Scott Satterfield announced on Wednesday the hires of Brad Glenn, A former head high school coach in Georgia and Tennessee, he also coached outside linebackers at Appalachian State in 2020 and served as a defensive quality control coach at Louisville in 2019. Calvin Johnson and Shannon Sharpe will be inducted and Herschel Walker is on the ballot. Visit the Museum. accounts, the history behind an article. 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. HB Clint Castleberry, Boys (1941) EMAIL: news@nowhabersham.com Georgia high school football Hall of Fame Class announced, (Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame), Former UGA defensive lineman responds to arrest warrant in connection to deadly crash, Georgias Marjorie Taylor Greene claims she was attacked in restaurant, MLB sets up local media group, could broadcast 17 teams, Beal, Wizards spoil Snyders Hawks debut with 119-116 win, New Hawks coach Snyder facing difficult midseason transition, Falcons announce several changes to coaching staff, Sign up for Atlanta News First Newsletters. Coaches like Eddie Robinson, Joe Gilliam, Bill Curry and Bobby Ross taught me a lot over the years.. 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. QB Charlie Ward, Thomas County Central (1987), 1990s Heres a look at the 15 former Georgia Bulldogs who will be officially inducted onOctober 22 during a ceremony at the College Football Hall of Fame in downtown Atlanta. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. WR Calvin Johnson, Sandy Creek (2003) What is the selection criteria? Low 63F. Be Nice. 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. DB Champ Bailey, Charlton County (1995) They have their own building and while high school basketball in Indiana has always been well known, their Hall of Fame outside Indianapolis has taken it to another level. Be Truthful. Here are every former Georgia Bulldog in the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta: #ThisDayInGAHistory in 1895 H.O.F. WR/DB Jeff Francoeur, Parkview (2001) QB Eric Zeier, Marietta (1990), 2000s ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) - The first Induction Class for the Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame was announced Thursday. Now comes the fun part, celebrating this first class.. As it turned out, each era got at least three players in. Via GeorgiaDogs: David Pollack is one of just two Bulldog players (Herschel Walker is the other.) Mayo also added to his rsum as a coach after his playing career. Godfrey noted he never had being a head football coach as a goal. Web2001 Atlanta Tip-Off Club North Georgia Coach of the Year 2003, 2015 GACA All Star Game North Head Coach Coached many college and pro players including: Maya Moore (UConn, Minnesota Lynx) Diamond DeShields (Tennessee Chicago Sky) DeErica Hamby (Wake Forest, Las Vegas) Tiffany Clarke (Vanderbilt, France) Two other high schools were represented with two players, though they were not teammates. He also coached track and field. Lamb is one of high school footballs coaching greats. LB Larry Kinnebrew, East Rome(1977) Share with Us. The only unanimous choice is the great Herschel Walker. His state championship team in 1995 broke a string of five consecutive playoff losses by the Panthers to Clarke Central. He founded and runs the athletics Hall of Fame at Lakeside High, his alma mater. It is now known as William Buck Godfrey Stadium. We are going to build slowly here, starting with an inaugural class that be around 35 players.. The first thing we had to do was win over the players and the community, Godfrey said. LB Takeo Spikes, Washington County (1994) The Hall of Fames board which consists of 36 members will vote next month to reach the final 36. HB Bob McWhorter, Gordon Institute (1909) LB/FB David Pollack, Shiloh (2000) Within our 51 member state associations, we serve 19,500 high schools and more than 12 million young people. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. John Andrew Smoltz A native of Warren, Michigan, John Smoltz was an All-State baseball and basketball player at Lansings Waverly High School. person will not be tolerated. It seems likely, at some time, the 2019 Marietta and Harrison squads will be considered, as will as the 2015 Allatoona, 2014 Mount Paran Christian and 1967 Marietta teams. Via GeorgiaDogs: 1968, Scott led the SEC in interceptions, punt returns and punt return yardage and was named the SEC Player of the Year. Washington Countys Takeo Spikes and Terrence Edwards intersected for one championship season in 1994, though Edwards was a little-used freshman then. Four Heisman Trophy winners, including Johnson Countys Herschel Walker and Westlakes Cam Newton, played high school football in Georgia. Inductees will receive a custom-made hall of fame jacket and a plaque. High school football in Georgia is getting a Hall of Fame, with its first induction class slated for this fall. 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. Note: All submissions will go through our editorial approval process before being posted. Georgia High School Football Daily named him the Coach of the Decade in 2010. WebKevin became a legendary high school hockey and football coach, while at Walpole, Brookline, Charlestown, Needham and Belmont Hill, where he was the head football This is the name that will be used to identify you within the system. Produced by Georgia High School Football Daily. PHONE:1-844-NOW-NEWS Of those 45, 15 are former Georgia football players. Their history before integration is really incredible but not well-known. I have been lucky to follow sports in Atlanta and around the state for almost 40 years, and now I have an opportunity to help honor these great athletes and also tell the history and impact high school football has in Georgia, said Rosenberg, a former Atlanta Journal-Constitution sports writer who started Score Atlanta in 2004. Twenty-one of the 36 won state titles. Via GeorgiaDogs: An All-American in 1983 and 1984, Kevin Butler became the first kicker inducted into the Hall of Fame. Others were more famous for their college careers. Once at Gordon High School, Godfrey coached baseball, going from 5-12 in his first year to 26-4 in his second. ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) - The first Induction Class for the Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame was announced Thursday. Hall of Fame coach Chris Ault, Washington athletic director Jennifer Cohen and Miami (Ohio) athletic director David Sayler will join the College Football Playoff Others were more famous for their college careers. The board will be co-chaired by Dave Hunter, the retired former Brookwood athletic director and coach, and Rusty Mansell, a recruiting analyst for 247Sports and a former Georgia high school football player. Nineteen of the 36 played outside of metro Atlanta. Tosign up for GHSFs free email newsletter click here. 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. That first team would go 10-3-1, win the Region 7-4A title and reach the Class 4A semifinals. WebAn Army officer in the Pacific during World War II, Kimsey returned to Georgia in 1946, and, as head football coach at Cedartown High School, guided the Bulldogs to a record of 7-2-1. July 16, 2016; Atlanta, Georgia; Former Georgia Bulldogs kicker Kevin Butler (left) and linebacker Thomas Davis (right) are honored after the fifth inning of a game between the Atlanta Braves and Colorado Rockies at Turner Field. Those were Otis Sistrunk of Spencer, Clarence Scott of Trinity in Decatur and Emerson Boozer of Laney. Why is NFL.com analyst Bucky Brooks is looking forward to watching Georgia CB Kelee Ringo and Georgia TE Darnell Washington? Walker was the only candidate to receive more than 90% of votes from the Halls 35-member voting board. %link% Rosenberg sat on two committees for the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown during his time covering the Braves for the AJC in the 1990s. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. 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. Godfrey is one of eight to be inducted, a group that includes Atlanta Braves great Andruw Jones and former Georgia football coach Mark Richt. Todd Holcomb has been a contributor to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution since 1985. By John Bednarowski Where is Georgia? Getting young people opportunities to make even more of themselves outside of athletics through furthering their education was always a part of my plan, Godfrey said. racist or sexually-oriented language. HB - Bob McWhorter, Gordon Institute (1909), RB - Herschel Walker, Johnson County (1979), RB - Garrison Hearst, Lincoln County (1989), QB - Charlie Ward, Thomas County Central (1987), QB - Terrence Edwards, Washington County (1997), LB - Takeo Spikes, Washington County (1994), DB - Champ Bailey, Charlton County (1995), WR/DB - Mel Blount, Lyons Industrial (1965), Created by Ellen Kennerly Made with Squarespace, 2022 Georgia High School Football Daily. Jim Forbes, who was an El Paso sports icon for decades, has earned a spot in the Texas High To little surprise, several of the players in consideration are part of the University of Georgias rich football history. The leading vote-getter, Walker, was no surprise. The college with the most players voted in was Georgia (13) followed by Georgia Tech (six), Auburn (four), Florida State (two) and Tennessee (two). 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. The Georgia Coaches Association already has its own hall of fame based in Dalton. Champ Bailey is Georgias most recent inductee (2022). Champ Bailey, Jordan Davis and Nick Chubb were the other Georgia players to get a vote from at least one of the five experts. He went on to coach at several other schools recording 319 career victories. High school coaches have their own hall of fame, the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame, which is inside the Dalton Convention Center. A fourth Heisman winner from Georgia, Auburns Cam Newton of Westlake, was not eligible because he is an active NFL player. 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. 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. Threats of harming another Oct. 11, 1997: Matt Stinchcomb #79 of the Georgia Bulldogs Craig Jones /Allsport. Via GeorgiaDogs: Glenn Pop Warner began his coaching career at Georgia compiling a 7-4 record in 1895 and 96. DB Clarence Scott, Trinity (1966) The board is very diversified and will be the one making the decisions. Use the 'Report' link on Rosenberg is the President of Score Atlanta and the former longtime Atlanta Journal-Constitution baseball writer has been a media figure involved with sports 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. 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. The voting began in the early spring. William Buck Godfrey will enter his third Hall of Fame in the state when he is inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame on Feb. 24 in Macon after 30 years #ThrowbackThursday salutes All-American, Terry Hoage, (@THVineyards). WebFormer Hall of Fame Committee Members: Jim Hennessey Ron DiVincenzo Shirley McDonald Owen Carle Gerry Varnum Mark Wadness Previous Inductees 2007 Class of 1994 * Harry Downes; Coach/Athletic Director- For 32 years (1938-70), Downes was the mainstay of athletics and the epitome for what a high school coach should stand for. The full list of inductees were Bill Stanfill, Buck Belue, Shannon Sharpe, Takeo Spikes, Monte Williams, Bob McWhorter, Otis Sistrunk, Larry Kinnebrew, Tracy Rocker, Eric Zeier, Jeff Francoeur, Emerson Boozer, Charlie Dudish, George Rogers, Garrison Hearst, Terence Edwards, Clint Castleberry, George Maloof, Andy Johnson, Former head coach Mark Richt and former running back Garrison Hearst are on the ballot for the 2023 Hall of Fame class. 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. One era is the Georgia Interscholastic Association, which governed Black high school sports in the state from 1948-70. Girls Inc. Hosting Free Mother & Daughter Summit! The coach with a Masters in English is also an accomplished writer with five books published over the years, including Moods of a Black Man, Songs for My Father, The Team Nobody Would Play, Where the Woodbine Twineth and the Sycamore Ceased to Bloom and My Friend Eddie Robinson An American Legend., Created by Ellen Kennerly Made with Squarespace, 2022 Georgia High School Football Daily. The key here will be making sure we do a good job with the entire state and dont focus on just the names we all know, Rosenberg said. Josh Stepp will move to coach the tight ends. He also won the 1998 Jacobs Blocking Trophy, which goes annually to the SECs best blocker, and was a Lombardi Award finalist that year. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. It also overwhelming to be in a Hall of Fame with the likes of Sugar Ray Robinson, Mel Blount and David Dupree.. Your real name will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more! L Pat Dye, Richmond Academy (1956) The new Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame, which was announced over the weekend, is the idea of Score Atlanta president I.J. Via GeorgiaDogs: Frank Sinkwich was Georgias first Heisman Trophy winner in 1942 and led UGA to wins in the Rose and Orange bowls. He was a three-time consensus All-America, 1982 Heisman Trophy winner, and led Georgia to three SEC titles (1980-81-82) and the 1980 national championship. (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. Todd Holcomb. Among this group are two Georgia alums: former quarterback Fran Tarkenton and former cornerback Champ Bailey. 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