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.