JERRY BOSTIC—1955.

He was a starter at end in football but made his name in basketball. He started in 1954 as Lenoir city won the District. In 1955, as Co-Captain, he led the team in winning the District, the Regional, and finished fourth in the State. In fact, he scored 75 points in the 1955 District and was voted All District and top Offensive Player. He was also elected to the All Region and All State team. He also was Honorable Mention on the Parade All American team. He received several offers to play college ball, but instead chose to sign with an Industrial team where he was player and coach. He was drafted into the Army and served 3 years in the Special Services where he played basketball and entertained the troops during his tour of duty. He then returned to his position of player and coach on the Industrial team and was an active player until he was 46 years old and remained as coach at 50 years old. He was a person who loved the game and playing it. He was elected as a charter member to the Hall of Fame in 1970.