THOMAS FOSTER, JR. – 1954

An all-round athlete, he excelled in all sports. He played football 4 years, basketball 4 years and baseball 2.  His football play earned him a place on the Knoxville Journal’s All East Tennessee Football Team and honorable mention All State. He received a scholarship to Mississippi State and then transferred to East Tennessee State University where he played end for 3 years. At LCHS, he was Co-Captain of the basketball team, making All District. He also played first base and outfield for the baseball team. Began coaching basketball in Blue Ridge, Ga. in 1958 and was named head coach in 1960. He compiled a record of 256-111 with 3 Region Championships, 4 Region runners-up, 8 Sub-Region Championships and 7 appearances in the State Tournament. He was named Region Coach of the Year several times. Tommy is a third generation Foster to enter the Hall---following his Uncle Henry and father Thomas, Sr. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2005.