Western Carolina Athletics Hall of Fame
Leroy Holden - Football - (1963-66)
Lettered four years at wide receiver for the Catamount football team. Finished with 78 career receptions including 10 touchdowns and 1,310 receiving yards. In 1965, he returned a kickoff 81 yards for a touchdown against Lenoir-Rhyne. During his career, Holden was named player of the week four times and received three game balls for outstanding individual game performances. Had a tremendous career as an educator that spanned over 40 years. Named one of the top 100 coaches in North Carolina and a four-time Mecklenburg County Coach of the Year, winning 464 career basketball games as head coach. Received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the North Carolina Athletic Directors Association in 2008.
