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Volume XLIV • The official newsletter of the University of Georgia Football Lettermen’s Club

THE HUDDLESpring 2017

Georgia Football Lettermen’s ClubOfficers and Board of Trustees

2017

OfficersPresident Mack H. Guest, IIIVice President Andy JohnsonSecretary-Treasurer Mark Hodge

Executive CommitteeCLASS OF 2017 James Brown Dick Conn Billy Slaughter Terry Osbolt Des Williams Brannan Southerland

CLASS OF 2018 John Lastinger George Patton Mixon Robinson Jim Baker Bruce Sills David Dukes

CLASS OF 2019 Tony Cushenberry Robert Honeycutt Steve Greer Keith Harris Bill Saye Burt Jones

Ex-Officio Members Vince Dooley Greg McGarity

August 12, 2017 Board Meeting

Lettermen’s Club

September 15, 201740 Year Reunion-1977 Reunion

Holiday Inn

September 16, 2017Lettermen’s Tailgate & Reunion

UGA vs. Samford Oconee Hill Cemetery

February 15-17, 2018Frostbite TournamentJekyll Island Club Hotel

April 18, 2018Board Meeting

UGA Lettermen’s Club

April 19, 201829th Annual Vince Dooley Open

Lettermen’s ReceptionAthens Country Club

April 20, 201829th Annual Hartman-Dukes Classic

Athens Country Club

April 21, 2018Wally’s Boys Breakfast

Athens Country ClubAlumni Flag Football Game

G-Day GameSanford Stadium

Important Dates to Remember

Dear Lettermen,

Hope all of you are enjoying the summer with the family and knowing that Coach Kirby Smart and the “Smart Dawgs” are working hard for his 2nd season at his Alma Mater. 2017 will be a terrific year for the Ole Bulldogs and our Georgia Football Lettermen’s Club.

Our reunion game on September 16, 2017 promises to be a wonderful tailgate led by Jim Baker and his team of chefs and bartenders and before that our first trip to South Bend, IN.

As we enter this fall, we will face many tests that will lead us to our ultimate goal of playing for the SEC Championship at the new Mercedes Benz Stadium in December. We wish Coach Smart and his “Smart Dawgs” the best! Go Bulldogs!

Sincerely,

Mack H. Guest, III

Letter from the President

2017 Alumni Flag Football GameThe 10th Annual Alumni Flag Football Game was held on Saturday, April 22, 2017 before the G-Day game at Sanford Stadium. As always, it was great to have all the lettermen come back and play between the hedges. Thank you to our fantastic coaches- Derrick Bailey and Kevin “Catfish” Jackson! Congratulations to Coach Catfish Jackson and Coach Cavan and the Black team on your win! Final Score: Black 26 Red 20

Photos courtesy of UGA Sports Communications

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28th Annual Vince Dooley OpenApril 20, 2017 • Athens Country Club

Scores- Senior DivisionLow Gross1st Jack Davis

Low Net1st George Patton2nd Norman King

Scores- Open DivisionLow Gross1st Drew Butler2nd Chris Davis

Low Net1st George Collins2nd Curt McGill

Special Winners

Closest to the Pin#5 Chris Davis #8 David McDonald#12 Paul Messer#17 David McDonald

Long Drive#4 Ian Knight#16 Norman King

Lettermen ReunionAll lettermen will be honored during the UGA vs. Samford football game on September 16, 2017. Instructions on where to meet and stand once your team is called will be provided at the Lettermen’s Tailgate registration table at Oconee Hill Cemetery that morning. There will be a special recognition for the class reunion teams of 10, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60, and 70 years.

10 years ago 2007Sugar Bowl Champions

(11-2) Coach: Mark RichtCaptains: Fernando Velasco, Thomas Brown,

Kelin Johnson, Brandon Coutu

20 years ago 1997Outback Bowl Champions(10-2) Coach: Jim Donnan

Captains: Hines Ward, Brandon Tolbert, Mike Bobo, Greg Bright

25 years ago 1992Citrus Bowl Champions(10-2) Coach: Ray Goff

Captains: Alec Millen, Mack Strong, Jack Swan, Greg Jackson, Todd Peterson

30 years ago 1987Liberty Bowl Champions

(9-3) Coach: Vince DooleyCaptains: Kim Stephens, John Brantley, Cassius Osborn

40 years ago 1977(5-6) Coach: Vince Dooley

Captains: Ben Zambiasi, Ronnie Swoopes, Jeff Lewis, George Collins

50 years ago 1967Liberty Bowl Participants

(7-4) Coach: Vince DooleyCaptain: Kirby Moore

60 years ago 1957(3-7) Coach: Wallace Butts

Captain: J. B. Davis

70 years ago 1947 (7-4-1) Coach: Wallace Butts

Captain: Dan Edwards


Special Winners

Closest to the Pin#5 Chris Davis #8 David McDonald#12 Paul Messer#17 David McDonald

Long Drive#4 Ian Knight#16 Norman King

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28th Annual Hartman-Dukes ClassicApril 21, 2017 • Athens Country Club

Special Winners

Regular Division- Longest Drive#4 Drew Butler #11 Ian Knight#16 Drew Butler

Senior Division- Longest Drive#4 Todd Wade #7 Rex Putnal #11 Jim Milo#16 Todd Wade

Closest to the Pin#5 Jack Davis#8 Chris Davis#12 Preston Pannell#17 Parker Welch

Closest to the pin on second shot#1 Horace King #2 Todd Wade #18 Tim Chapman

Straightest Drive#14 Casey Nickels

Shortest Drive#3 Kevin Jackson

Why join us next year? Below is an email we received from letterman Scott Ghedine (1993). This week of golf and fellowship is not to be missed!

Good morning gentlemen, It was a pleasure to meet you both last week at the Georgia Letterman’s Golf Outing and Reunion last week. The golf Thursday at ACC was really special. We don’t have greens like that up here on Long Island. I have few regrets in life, but I do regret not attending this event in the past. I saw so many old friends and made a few new ones. You can count me in for next year and for each year moving forward past that. To be back in Athens was a real treat, so many fond memories came rushing back to me. If there is anything I can ever do for you gents or for The Letterman’s Club please let me know. Being a 3 year walk on for Coach Goff in 1991-93 was one of the best experiences of my life. I am forever in debt to UGA football. Should either of you ever find yourself up here in the NYC area please schedule an extra day into your trip, it would be my pleasure to host you for a day of golf on Long Island. Thank you again for last week. Scott Ghedine

Jimmy Payne Hardship FundThe Jimmy Payne Football Lettermen’s Hardship Fund has been established by the Georgia Football Lettermen’s Club for the purpose of providing financial assistance to needy football lettermen who find themselves under hardship conditions. For an application, please visit our website- www.ugalettermensclub.com.

28th Annual Hartman-Dukes Classic, cont.April 21, 2017 • Athens Country Club

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40 Year Reunion-1977 TeamThe 1977 team is celebrating their 40 year reunion beginning on Friday, September 15, 2017. There will be a reception at the Holiday Inn that evening from 6:30-8:00 PM. We are hoping for a big crowd so be sure to RSVP to Sally Haugabook at [email protected] by September 8, 2017. This event is for the 1977 lettermen and their spouses/guests.

We have a small block of rooms at the Holiday Inn reserved for a limited window of time. The cost is $325 per night and there is a 2-night minimum. If you are planning on staying there, please make your reservations promptly. The phone number is (706) 549-4433. Be sure to give “LET/Reunion” as your code.

This is a weekend you don’t want to miss!!!


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Place 1 Chris Davis 49 Joel Darden Kolton Houston Neal Franklin

2 Tim Chapman 50.5 Todd Wade Ryan Fleming Mitch Frix 3 Drew Butler 50.66 Charley Whittemore Preston Pannell Ralph Clark

4 Josh Lee 52 Lou Perno Andrew Kardian Ted Tarpley

4 Mike Cavan 52 Andy Johnson Mixon Robinson Mark Hodge

6 Ryan Schnetzer 53.66 Ric Reider Kevin Jackson Vernon Smith

7 Curt Mull 53.87 Mark Starnes Jim Milo

8 Spike Jones 54 Adam Erickson Lenny Ellspermann John Gurley

9 Scott Williams 54.12 Dicky Clark Jim Whitehead, Sr. Tripp Simpson

10 Jim Broadway 54.2 Charles Krauth Bill McCullough Bill Cole

11 Harold Tarrer 55.5 Jack Davis Will Colley Bucky Kimsey

11 Paul Messer 55.5 Ken McCranie Jim Cagle Robert Bell

13 Lee Jackson 55.83 Butch Mulherin Jim Auer

14 Kevin Butler 56 Ernest Ponder George Collins Tom Nash

15 Ian Knight 56.12 Rex Putnal Curt McGill Casey Nickels

16 John Lastinger 56.75 Mac McWhorter Derrick Bailey Tom Lyons

17 Dick Conn 57.12 James Brown Jud Guest 18 Lon Buckler 57.5 Jimmy Shirer Michael Bennett Gus Guthrie

18 David McDonald 57.5 George Patton Johnny Cobb

20 Dax Langley 58 Brandon Tolbert Robert Honeycutt Trey Sipe

21 Larry Rakestraw 58.2 Milton Bruce Bill McKenny

22 Pat Hodgson 58.67 Horace King Norman King Randall Godrey

23 Chris Shaw 59.5 Jimmy Harper Wycliffe Lovelace Tripp Chandler

23 David Chandley 59.5 Pete Dickens Fred Sanderson Ty Frix

25 Ed Milam 60 John Griffin Parker Welch Mark Bowen

26 Lindsay Scott 61.12 Joe Tereshinski Jay Chapman Curtis McGill

28th Annual Hartman-Dukes Classic ResultApril 21, 2017 • Athens Country Club

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Lettermen’s News2000: Brett Millican and his wife, Melissa, are thrilled to announce the adoption of their fourth child, Helina Noelle Millican! Helina is 2 years old and was brought home from Ethiopia in January after an extremely long adoption process. Helina is doing wonderful and is adored by her big siblings Kiley, Ethan and Landon. The Millicans are so thankful for God’s faithfulness and His beautiful plan that has perfectly knit their family together. Email Address: [email protected]

1982: Kevin “Catfish” Jackson and his wife, Libby, welcomed their second grandson, Baker Saye Jackson, on January 15, 2017 (great-grandfather Bill Saye). On May 6, 2017, their youngest daughter, Mary Margaret, was married to Thomas Cone of Thomasville, Georgia.

Email Address: [email protected]

1981: Tripp Simpson and his wife, Robyn, have had a busy month with son, Lee Simpson, graduating from UGA on May 5, 2017 with a degree in Engineering and daughter, Lindsey, graduating from UGA in Psychology and Fashion. She started work at Jackson Health in Alpharetta in June. On May 13, 2017 Lee Simpson was married on St. Simons to Madison Brett from Kite, GA. Their youngest daughter, Landry, graduated from high school at John Milledge Academy on May 19, 2017. When Lee and Madison return from their honeymoon, he needs to get a job in Atlanta! Any help would be greatly appreciated. A busy but fun month!!!


1980: Lou Perno is pleased to announce that his daughter, Collier Perno, has been promoted. In addition to being the Director of Nutrition for the University of Florida football team, she has been promoted to Assistant Director of Nutrition for all Florida sports.


1979: Randy James is proud to announce the birth of his first grandchild, Allie Lawrence, who was born on March 9, 2017. She weighed in at 8 pounds, 8 ounces and was 21 inches long.


1979: Jeffrey Pyburn is pleased to announce that his daughter, Aubrey Pyburn, graduated Magna Cum Laude on May 5, 2017 from Master’s University in California. She was also named to the All-American Volleyball team.


1976: Matt Robinson has been elevated to the position of Executive Vice President and General Manger for American In Home Care (AIHC). AIHC is a Florida state wide Private Duty / Private Pay home care company offering in-home care services, along with staffing services to various hospitals, ALF’s, ILF’s, County Councils on Aging, Senior Day Care centers and more. Special programs include free lifetime Aid & Attendance entitlements for home care for our veterans, and acceptance of Long Term Care insurance. AIHC has been providing these services in Florida since 1992. See www.americaninhomecare.com for more information.


1968: Stuart Mosher is proud to announce that the entry of his grandson, Tal Mosher, into the “Building Communities Against Hate” creative arts contest was selected as the First Place in the category: Elementary School – Writing. The Museum of History & Holocaust Education and the Anti-Defamation League hosted an awards ceremony on Sunday April 23, 2017 to recognize all of the elementary and middle school contest winners for their writing and art entries to reflect how communities have joined together to speak out against discrimination and hatred. According to Richard Harker, Educational & Outreach Manager at the Museum, Tal’s essay was one of nearly 600 entries received in all categories from students from Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama and Tennessee in this year’s contest.


1962: John McEachern is proud to announce that granddaughters, AnneMarie and Lilly McEachern, are on full academic scholarships at Georgia. They are grads of Columbus HS in Columbus.



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Lettermen’s News, cont.

Lost Lettermen! The following lettermen do not have a current address with us. If you have any information of their where-abouts, please contact Sally at [email protected] or mail information to 1070 Lake Wellbrook Drive, Athens, GA 30606. Thanks for your help!

Cory D. AllenDrew AllenCasey Eugene BarnumTerreal Michael BierriaJohn Fletcher BlankGregory B. BlueRamarcus BrownDeCory BryantLuis CapellaGeorge William CheekAnthony W. ClincyVance Ervin CuffAkeem Ali DentKeith D. DraytonKenneth Dewayne DriskellBenjamin Taylor DukesJoseph DupreeJason O. FergusonPeter FordCleveland Edward GaryBrad GilbertHa’San Arron GrahamRobert GreeneAmarlo Herrera

Albert H. HollisRobert Allen HopeJustin HoustonDaniel Wayne InmanWillie K. JacksonDavid L. JenkinsAndrew JensenJerry R. JermanMichael JohnsonTavarres KingBen Lee LaneJosh Paul LowellLarry L. MannKareem E. MarshallPrince R. MillerTony James MiltonEmmett MitchellJesse MurrayRoy Thomas Nix, Jr.Carnie NorrisKevin Louis PerezSuquorey PittsJimmy PoulosAlbert Todd Pullen

Kojara L. RansonAmber Tamara ReedyAntonio RenderPatrick John RinardJoe Wayne RobertsJulius Tyrone RobertsonEric W. RobinsonJonathon RumphWill SanchezKenneth SimsRobert SingletonThomas Edward SpanglerJeffery Allen StephensKirby Lanier StewartTrinton SturdivantRicky StylesC. B. TateMichael Renai TaylorNathaniel TaylorLemonte Donzell TellisRalph Cecil ThompsonRegan TorbertKiante Jamont TrippWesley Van Dyk

Michael Arthur WallaceThomas Michael WallaceJames Edward WarnerAndre Bernard WashingtonEvan J. WellsAron WhiteGregory Steven WilliamsHenry WilliamsMichael W. Willis Duane Reagan WilsonLarry David WolfeBilly J. Worrell

1957: Don (ACE) Adams and his wife, Carol, are proud to announce that their grandson, John M. Butz, has received a full scholarship in Music to The University of Florida. John is one of the top fifty Classical Guitar Players in the United States and has been selected to play in Spain in July. Just recently, after being selected to play at the Conference of The Guitar Federation of America (GFA), he completed in the GFA International Solo Competition and was named one of the top 20 Classical Guitarists in the World. John was also the Captain of the Lakeland High School Golf Team. John is a member of The National Honor Society, Deans List, and is graduating with High Honors from The Lois Cowlers Harrison Center for The Performing Arts.

Email Address: rockyadams1@ hotmail.com

1957: Buck Wilson and his wife, Tricia, are proud to announce that their daughter, Natalee Kay Wilson, graduated with her degree of Doctor of Medicine this May 2017. Natalee finally got her chance to officially become a Georgia “Dawg” when she attended the UGA/AU Partnership campus, which is a 4-year medical campus of the Medical College of Georgia located in Athens, GA on Prince Avenue, the previous location of the Navy Supply School. She has long considered herself as part of the UGA family with her father, an alumnus and a UGA Football Letterman and cheering for the Dawgs every Saturday in Sanford Stadium. She will be completing her Internal Medicine residency at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA. “I was honored to be accepted to attend medical school in Athens given my personal ties to the UGA community and the talented faculty and administration. I am so grateful for the opportunity to continue my training here in Georgia. It is my goal that my career comes full-circle in that I will soon be a practicing physician within the community giving back to the people who have given so much to me.” Natalee and her classmates were honored at a Community Graduation Celebration in Athens on May 13, 2017 at the UGA Health Science Campus in Athens, GA. This year will mark the fourth class to graduate from the Athens Campus with medical graduates practicing in various specialties over the entire country.


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November 16, 2016 By Loran Smith

ALBANY | Bill Stanfill’s teammates were a heterogeneous group when they arrived on campus a half century ago, but the sameness that made them champions was reflected in their collective presence at the First Methodist Church of Albany on Monday where they convened to say farewell to one of the truly great football players of our time.

Teammates, especially those who bring about championships, are unalterably connected with bonding that leads to unforgettable moments from which they will never emotionally retreat. All who knew Stanfill didn’t show up, although it looked as they did, as they took up a sizable section of the church.

Among those who came — all imbued with deep and abiding respect — were Billy Payne whose affiliations make his name household in the game of golf across the globe. Then there were Jerry Varnado, an on-the-field overachiever, who once enjoyed a brush with hell-raisin’, but segued, owing to tragedy, into becoming a man of the cloth; Mike Cavan, John Kasay, Charley Whittimore and Steve Greer who coached for alma mater; Hugh Nall, local and latent friend, another of the whistle and stopwatch society who had to switch loyalties but later moved into business and reaffirmed his unimpeachable commitment to the “G.”

Sandy Johnson, whose international business success remains under the radar but was extraordinarily signature; George Patton, the other tackle who, with Stanfill, formed an unbeatable tandem, perhaps, the best there has ever been at Georgia; a lawyer (Lee Daniel), a doctor (Tommy Lawhorne), a fireman (Tim Crowe), a head hunter, (Wayne Ingle), a bear of a man who dabbed his eyes frequently during the service, a career military officer, the pint sized lineman, Anthony Dennard; an egg man (Jack Davis), a woodsman (Ronnie Jenkins) who lost his teeth to a forearm long ago but is something of a mascot with his blue-collar, down home vernacular, one who would forever get your ox out of the ditch.

His adoring coach Vince Dooley was there which struck a somber note in that life has no defined order. In a perfect world, the coach lives long and abundantly, advancing into old age, crosses the river-of-the-unknown, to be followed afterwards by his charges from those joyful and celebrated days of yore.

All during the uplifting service there was the reminder that successful teammates truly love each other. In Bill Stanfill’s time, there were big guys and little guys, some with special talents, others who got by on energy and heart with priority always, “The team. The team.” Say it after me, “The Team. The team.”

They gave of themselves. They were good at playing the game. They were great at winning. Accomplished and everyday men filled up six pews at the church where a man of the soil, a rurally influenced but gifted athlete, was eulogized in a genial and spiritually elevated atmosphere. There is nothing like football to take a modestly raised country boy—with superior skills—to honor, headline, titles, championship rings and fame—only exceeded by the recipient’s modesty, deflection of praise, forever engendering goodwill and harmony to those less successful but were always welcomed in his sphere and in his heart. Any who wore the Red and Black could always sup with Bill. They could always pull up a chair to his table.

This was a man who epitomized the long time National Football League adage, “You gotta play hurt.” His inventory of breaks and structural assaults included, but not limited to: broken left forearm, every finger and thumb on each hand except his ring finger, multiple cracked ribs, two hip replacements, uncountable knee and ankle sprains, back and neck injuries which led to four vertebrae fusions in three different operations.

A ruptured spleen one long ago Sunday sent him to the hospital for a week. However, he was cleared to play the next weelend. He played half the snaps, bringing about this interesting episode. After undressing to shower, he noticed he still had on his hospital bracelet which the team doctor refused to cut off, saying, “You probably ought to check back into the hospital tonight.” That is yesterday’s NFL, no medical personnel who stood up to ownership and ownership which treated, even it top players, as a piece of meat.

A couple of years ago, we quail hunted one sunny January day. It was to be a morning followed by lunch and an afternoon return to the fields. There was hardly anything Stanfill enjoyed more than knocking down a couple of quail on a covey rise which he did

Remembering Bill Stanfill,one of the truly greats

“The team. The team.”

Say it after me, “The Team. The team.”

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as I watched admiringly. After an hour, he put his 410 away and said, “I’m done.” At lunch, he repaired to his pickup and took his pain wracked body to a comforting recliner. That was the after football life he lived.

On another day, we sat in his office at the Merry Acres Motel in which he had ownership participation with his wife’s family and talked about the licks and sprains and bruises. His Outland trophy was nowhere to be found. There were no All-America certificates on the wall — no artifacts from a Hall of Fame career.

There was an oil painting of him sacking the great John Unitas in the latter’s declining years, but the essence of Bill Stanfill, the man and the athlete was embodied in a mayonnaise jar which contained the original hip joints, which were replaced. He pointed to the jar and said with humility and pride, “If I had it to do over again, I’d do the same thing.” No man ever loved the game of football more even with living his life in constant pain.

Everybody ought to have a funeral like Bill. The Reverend Thad Haygood officiated, beginning by “calling the Dawgs,” followed by a soloist singing one of Bill’s favorite songs by Bobby Bare, “Drop kick me Jesus through the goal posts of life.” Haygood noted Bill’s lengthy list of accomplishments which were hallmarks across the board.

Then the associate pastor, Scott Stanfill, the son of the great champion eulogized his father—a most insightful and touching tribute. It was worthy of bronzing.

Scott’s message was discerning, cogent and penetrating, laced with humor—like the time a water moccasin shimmed up Scott’s boat paddle, seeking respite in Bill’s fishing boat. “That,” said his bemused father, “is the only time I ever heard a preacher cuss.” Scott spoke with such poignancy, a virtuoso delivery without pause, stumble or quivering voice. His tribute was the oratorical equal of his dad’s performance in his prime, helping the Miami Dolphins to an undefeated season. All who knew Bill Stanfill loved him. Scott made us love him more.

His last words, speaking for his siblings, Kristin, Jake and Stan, was to convert the acronym DGD, which stands for “Damn Good Dawgs,” to “Damn Good Dad.”

Fittingly, the organ played “Glory to Ole Georgia” as the church tearfully emptied.

Under my breath, I felt biblical and whispered, “Selah!”

Tim Callaway (1967-69) enjoyed visiting with Bill Stanfill (1966-68) and Jake Scott (1967-68) the weekend of the UGA vs. North Carolina game last fall. Tim states, “We spent about 2 hours discussing our recruiting experiences, our 4 years as teammates, their pro careers and a lot of historically interesting stories and myths. It was a blast.”

Remembering Bill Stanfill, cont.

In MemoriamkLet us not forget the recent deaths of our lettermen.

These men loved the game of football and all that it had to offer.

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Neal AlfordTurner BartenfeldRichard Boykin

Joe BursonKen CooperVance Evans

Pat HunnicuttKen McCall

Quentin Moses

Edwin PopeBill StanfillJohn Terry

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2017Georgia Football Schedule

September 2 Appalachian State Athens, GA September 9 Notre Dame South Bend, INSeptember 16 Samford Athens, GA September 23 Mississippi State Athens, GASeptember 30 Tennessee Knoxville, TNOctober 7 Vanderbilt Nashville, TNOctober 14 Missouri Athens, GA October 28 Florida Jacksonville, FLNovember 4 South Carolina Athens, GA November 11 Auburn Auburn, ALNovember 18 Kentucky Athens, GANovember 25 Georgia Tech Atlanta, GA

Young Alumnus of the YearCongratulations to AJ Green (2008-10) for being named the Young Alumnus of the Year by the Alumni Association of the University of Georgia.

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NFL Hall of FameCongratulations to Terrell Davis (1992-94) who will be inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame on August 5, 2017. The induction ceremony will take place at the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, OH. This is a huge honor. Only two other Bulldogs have been inducted- Charley Trippi and Fran Tarkenton.

Hall of FamesCongratulations to Garrison Hearst (1990-92) on being inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. The event was held at the Macon City Auditorium on February 25, 2017.

Congratulations to Tony Gilbert (2000-02) on his induction into the Macon Sports Hall of Fame. The ceremony took place on May 11, 2107 at the Macon Coliseum.

Pat Hunnicutt and the RussellsEarlier this spring, Pat Hunnicutt (1962-64) of LaGrange was honored by a visit from three generations of the Coach Erskine Russell family. Grandfather Jay Russell (1978-80) and his son, Davis, head football coach at Bremen High, accompanied eighteen-month-old Erk..not Erskine just Erk...on the visit. Pat described Erk “as an adorable eighteen-month-old boy...bright, personable, energetic...a real tribute to his great granddaddy, our beloved Coach Russell”.

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Letterman Information

As UGA football lettermen, we take immense pride in the University of Georgia and its traditions. To continue the University’s exceptional heritage, the UGA Football Lettermen’s Club has started a new tradition among those

for who UGA has been more than an alma mater, but a way of life. Bulldog Haven is a des-ignated section of the historic Oconee Hill Cemetery that is open exclusively to UGA foot-ball lettermen, their spouses and families. Located adjacent to Sanford Stadium, Bulldog Haven offers a unique resting place in the heart of the Univer-sity of Georgia campus. This is Athens’ only cemetery des-ignated to honor and celebrate the lives of UGA football let-termen. We invite you to consider supporting Bulldog Haven by deciding now to in-vest in a plot for yourself and your loved ones. Bulldog Haven is a non-profit venture that will sup-

port the maintenance and restoration of historic Oconee Hill Cemetery. In addition to the note-worthy University of Georgia personalities interred there, Oconee Hill Cemetery is also the resting place of many important figures in Georgia’s history. Private tours of Bulldog Haven are available by calling Sexton Brian Adler at 706.543.6262.

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Send a MemorialYou can send a memorial gift to the Georgia Football Lettermen’s Club in memory or in honor of a loved one. This is a special way to honor those people who you loved. Gifts can be sent to 1070 Lake Wellbrook Drive Athens, GA 30606. For more information, please contact Sally at [email protected]. Thank you to those people who have taken part in this opportunity.

Jim Baker in memory of Bill StanfillDon Leebern in memory of Bill Stanfill

Bobby Poss, III in memory of Bill StanfillJim Baker in memory of Trent Wilson

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Bobby Poss, III in honor of Mack H. Guest, III

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29th Annual Vince Dooley Open and Hartman-Dukes Classic

The 29th Annual Vince Dooley Open and Hartman-Dukes Classic will be held on April 19, 2018 and April 20, 2018. Hotel reservations can be made at the Holiday Inn in Athens. Please call (706) 549-4433 and ask for the “GFL/UGA Football” group code to obtain the special rates and to be sure your reservation gets in the assigned block of rooms. The room rate will range from $107.00-127.00 per night. Athens Country Club will be our host for the tournaments.

Lettermen LunchOnce again, Curtis McGill will host the Wally’s Boys lunch at Aston Senior Living for all lettermen. This will be held on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. All players are invited to attend. It’s a great time to kick off the season. Cost is $20 per person. Please RSVP to ashtonhallsouth.net or call 770-842-5439. The address is 155 Lawrence Hwy., Lawrenceville, GA.

1978 Mini ReunionRecently, several members of the 1978 class were in Athens together. Pictured are Mack Guest, Ernest Ponder, Pat Collins, Jim Milo, Mark Hodge, and Coach Jack Bauerle.

Wally’s BoysEach April morning before the G-Day game is played, a special group of lettermen and their families gather for breakfast and fellowship. They are the Wally’s Boys, named for their head coach, Wallace Butts, who was UGA’s head football coach from 1939-1960. This year, 195 lettermen, family members, and special guests came out to celebrate these men. Pictured are the Wally’s Boys members in attendance. What a special group of men!

Sterling Seacrest Partners, Inc. Four former lettermen –Matt Stinchcomb, David Greene and Ryan Sewell of Seacrest Partners and Bartley Miller of Sterling Risk Advisors will now be working together under one organization-Sterling Seacrest Partners, Inc. The two companies that have come together employ 36 UGA gradu-ates. They are definitely a proud UGA group.


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Advertising packages are available for the Lettermen Huddle Magazine. This is a great opportunity to promote your company to all of your fellow lettermen. Listed below are the packages that are available. Please contact Sally at [email protected] for questions. Send us your ad and make your check payable to the Georgia Football Lettermen’s Club and mail to 1070 Lake Wellbrook Drive, Athens, GA 30606.

Top Dawg: $500Full page ad in the Huddle newsletter

Between the Hedges: $2501/2 page ad in the Huddle newsletter

Silver Britches: $1251/4 page ad in the Huddle newsletter

Dawg Pound: $35Business Card in the Dawg Pound

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The Dawg Pound

Lettermen’s Club Hours of Operation during Home Football Games1. Lettermen’s Club opened to lettermen two hours before Kickoff.2. Lettermen’s Club cleared at Kickoff.3. UGA Facility Support Staff clean Lettermen’s Club.4. After Club is cleaned, Recruiting Staff enters to set up and prepare for Prospects and family.5. Half Time recruiting function.6. In the 4th quarter, after the Recruits and Families have left the Club, Lettermen may return.

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MOVING? CHANGE IN JOBS?? NEW EMAIL ADDRESS??? Please be sure to contact Sally Haugabook at [email protected] with any change in your contact information. It is important for us to have the current mailing address for you. Also if Sally does not have your email address, please send it to her. She periodically sends out emails concerning lettermen, tailgating, golf tournaments, and shirt sales. Thanks for your help!

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