ARNOLD McREYNOLDS - 1946

“Buttermilk” McReynolds played varsity basketball and football 3 years at Lenoir City. In football, he was Captain of the undefeated 1946 team, playing both offense and defense. As the end on offense, his play was outstanding as he made Honorable Mention, All East Tennessee. On defense, he was unbeatable. In the final game of the undefeated season, he was “the” star. He blocked a pass that led to the first score and then caught a 40 yard pass for the final score.  In basketball, he led the team to the District Championship over Kingston, scoring 20 points and making the All District team. In Regional play, he scored 20 points against Surgoinsville but Lenoir City lost the next game to Loudon, ending their season. He received a scholarship to William and Mary College, playing 2 years before transferring to Carson Newman where he played his last 2 years. He later coached basketball and football and served as AD at schools in Virginia and Florida. He retired as Principal in 1967. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2007.