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MARVIN MARTIN - COACH

After teaching in Rutherford County for 17 years, Marvin returned to his alma mater, Lenoir City High School. When soccer was introduced to LCHS in 1987, he was appointed the first coach. Upon his appointment he reminded the Superintendent that he knew nothing about soccer and had never even seen a game. He was informed that he had better learn the sport before the season began-and learn it he did! He won or shared 10 regular season District titles, won 6 Sectional titles, led his teams to 6 State Final Fours, finished second in the State in 2004 and was State Champions in 1998. He was named Coach of the Year in 1998 and again in 2004. Along the way he coached 20 All-State players and 2 "MR. SOCCER" State Players of the Year in 1999 and 2003. He finished his coaching career with 250 wins, 97 losses and 29 ties. He continued as the LCHS Attendance Supervisor until 2010, a post he held for 18 years. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2009.

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JIM McCARROLL -1956

"Moose" was a four-year letterman in football from 1952-56. He started three years at center and linebacker and was team captain his junior and senior years. Known as a tough, hard-nosed lineman, he was named All-Chilhowie Athletic Conference and All-East Tennessee. Recognition didn't stop there as he was named to Oak Ridge High School's All-Foe team, a notable honor coming from the powerhouse Wildcat teams of the 50s. In "The Game" with Oak Ridge in 1954, he rambled 50 yards on a trick play which helped to secure a 14-14 tie with the heavily favored Wildcats. The score of this game shows on the old Civitan Field scoreboard which has recently been restored and placed at the current Lenoir City High School Stadium. He was recruited by several colleges and universities, including Memphis State, Arkansas, Vanderbilt, and Carson Newman. Ultimately he signed with Vanderbilt where he played freshman ball before transferring to Middle Tennessee State his sophomore year. At MTSU he lettered three years and in 1960 played on the MTSU team that won the Tangerine Bowl, which is now known as the Capital One Bowl. He coached football, basketball, golf and track in Rogersville, TN, for 19 years, where several of this teams went undefeated, including his 1971 Rogersville Middle School basketball team which went 32-0. His Rogersville High School basketball team (now Cherokee High School) won the regional tournament in 1978 and played in the sub-state. During his career in education, he also served as Assistant Principal and Athletic Director at Cherokee High School in Hawkins County and Greenback High School in Loudon County. He retired in 2000 as Pupil Personnel Director for Loudon County Schools. He was inducted into the LCHS Hall of Fame in 2011.

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BEN McGUFFEE - 1925

McGuffee enters the Hall for his football abilities. A great runner, he played in the early 20's, 1922-25. In 1923, he was instrumental in wins over Clinton and Kingston. He scored the deciding touchdown to beat Sweetwater and also to upset Loudon. In 1924, he scored in half of the games and had a reputation as a devastating runner. After high school, he became a track star at The University of Tennessee. As Captain of the track team, he led the Vols to victories in the javelin throw and the high jump. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1972.

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Glenn McNish

Sports Announcer

As the "VOICE OF THE PANTHERS', Glenn has described the play by play of Lenoir City football, basketball and baseball games on WLIL Radio for parts of 5 decades, the 60's-- 70's-80's-90's and into the new century. In his 39th year and counting, Glenn has broadcast over 2000 Lenoir City high School sporting events. Along the way he has picked up awards as the Associated Press and United Press International East Tennessee High School Sportscaster of the Year. He has seen a lot of the outstanding players who have performed at our high school and has seen a lot of changes in the game. He has the distinction of being the only sportscaster in the history of the State of Tennessee ** at either the high school or college level ** to broadcast the same team's games for 39 years. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2005.

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Arnold McReynolds - 1946
 

"Buttermilk" McReynolds played varsity basketball and football 3 years at Lenoir City. In football, he was Captain of the undefeated 1946 team, playing both offense and defense. As the end on offense, his play was outstanding as he made Honorable Mention, All East Tennessee. On defense, he was unbeatable. In the final game of the undefeated season, he was "the" star. He blocked a pass that led to the first score and then caught a 40 yard pass for the final score. In basketball, he led the team to the District Championship over Kingston, scoring 20 points and making the All District team. In Regional play, he scored 20 points against Surgoinsville but Lenoir City lost the next game to Loudon, ending their season. He received a scholarship to William and Mary College, playing 2 years before transferring to Carson Newman where he played his last 2 years. He later coached basketball and football and served as AD at schools in Virginia and Florida. He retired as Principal in 1967. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2007.