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R.L. BALLEW—1947

“Slug” was a four year starter, playing center, and probably the best at his position up to that time. He was outstanding for the great regular season undefeated team of 1945, making All East Tennessee and All State. The 1946 team was also undefeated and beat Morristown in a bowl game. He was Captain in 1946 and was again selected All East Tennessee and All State, being one of the few two-time All-Staters in school history. R.L. was also on the 1946 and 1947 basketball team, earning All District in 1947. He was elected as a charter member to the Hall of Fame in 1970.