Western Carolina Athletics Hall of Fame
A two-time graduate of Western Carolina, had a distinguished career as a long-time official at both the collegiate and professional level including 26 years (1982-2008) in the National Football League. Officiated 525 career games including six conference championships, three Super Bowls, and three Pro Bowls. Won the NFL’s prestigious Art McNally Award in 2006. In addition to his career as an official, also spent 31 years as a public educator and administrator including serving as a principal and associate superintendent of schools. Also a member of the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame. … Inducted in 2021.
