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Harry Sparks - 1956

"Sparky" played basketball three years at LCHS, playing on the great 1955 team that won fourth place in the State tournament, closing his career as Captain in 1956 and earning All District and honorable mention All State. A late bloomer, he received a scholarship to Carson Newman where he developed moves that left many a defender wondering, "what happened". His 31 point game against a fine Union (KY) College was a highlight. He played three years and was elected Captain in 1960. He made All Conference and capped his playing days off as honorable mention All American. At 6'3", he was not always the tallest on the floor, but his jumping feats are legendary and are still talked about. He is know as being able to take one step and jump on the top bunk and land on his feet. He coached and taught at Oliver Springs and Young High. He was elected to the LCHS Hall of Fame in 2008.

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KENNETH SPOON-1947

Very few could match his abilities in football. A bruising runner with the speed of a "scat back", he scored from any position on the field. He could run and pass and was solid on defense. He led the team in every offensive category and was the workhorse for the great undefeated team of 1946. He rushed for over 1000 yards each of his playing years. His power as a hitter in baseball is still talked about. He was personally recruited by Gen. Neyland for the University of Tennessee. He was elected as a charter member to the Hall of Fame in 1970.

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Burton Spraker

The other half of the famed Spraker Brothers, Burton was considered an equal to Eldon and this selection was a toss up for the ranking. Of the total points scored (661) by Lenoir City in 1916, Burton was responsible for 280 of them. This brother combination was considered the best ever produced in this area. In 1917, Lenoir City won the Championship of East Tennessee and Burton led the team in scoring. He was elected as a charter member to the Hall of fame in 1970.

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Eldon Spraker

As half of the famed and feared Spraker Brothers, and playing basketball just before World War I, Eldon played in 1916 when Lenoir City won her first tournament. Lenoir City scored 661 points while holding her opponents to 294 points. Eldon tossed in 273 of that total. In 1917, Lenoir City won the Championship of East Tennessee when Eldon again starred. He was elected as a charter member to the Hall of Fame in 1970.

BRANDY STOUT – 2001

Brandy was a member of the first women’s golf team at Lenoir City High School. She lettered all four years from 1997 - 2001. During her freshman year, her team won 2^nd place in the District and was Regional Champs. Brandy was a District 2^nd place medalist, Regional 1^st place medalist, Regional Player of the Year, and ranked 15^th in the State Tournament. Her sophomore year, Brandy was again Regional 1^st place medalist on the Regional Team Champs and ranked 14^th place in the State Tournament. Her junior year, Brandy was Regional 3rd place medalist on the Regional Team Champs and ranked 11^th place in the State Tournament. Her senior year, she was District 1^st place medalist on the District Team Champs, Regional 1^st place medalist, ranked 6^th place in the State Tournament, and her team placed 3^rd in the “Tee It Up’ Tournament and won 1^st place in the “Rocky Top Classic”. In 2000 Brandy was 2^nd place medalist in the Vince Gill Jr. Tour and 1^st place medalist in Women’s Division in the Riverview Club Championship. She won a full-ride Golf Scholarship to Tennessee Tech University. She was named Head Women’s Golf Coach for Tennessee Tech University from 2008 - 2011. She was inducted into the Lenoir City Sports Hall of Fame in 2016.

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Cecil Strader - 1934

"Soapy" started his football career in 1932 and played on the great undefeated team of 1934. As the guard, the coach installed a play that allowed him to run the ball on a delayed buck down the middle. That play became a fixture during the season and left many teams trying to second-guess as to when the play was coming their way, He was one of the finest linemen to ever play at Lenoir City. A true athlete, he continued his personal fitness beliefs and program throughout his career with the Tennessee State Patrol. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1972.