27 - Ed Osborne

ED OSBORNE—1936.

He was considered by many as the best end ever produced by Lenoir City. He played on the undefeated teams of 1934 and 1936 and was known as best punt blocker in years. His athletic talents also showed on the basketball court where he played in 1936. He later played at Hiawassee College and then transferred to The University of Tennessee where WWII cut short his playing career. After the war, he returned to Lenoir City where he taught and coached football and girl’s basketball. He served as Athletic director for many years. He was elected as a charter member to the Hall of Fame in 1970.

Ed Osborne