Savannahbayvol
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One of the best basketball players ever in Chattanooga. Had great career at Central High School and then signed with UT.
But had a star struck career in Knoxville.
1. He played during probably the worst stretch of Vol hoops ever under John Sines who preceeded Mears. I think he was on the team that went 4-19, worst Vol team ever.
2. Even worse he got caught up in the betting scandal of the early 60s. A teammate from NY took money to shave points. He approached Eddie who turned him down immediately but did not report it as he was required to do so he was kicked off the team.
Never knew Eddie but from every person I know who knew him talked about what a great person he was.
Tough situation.
But had a star struck career in Knoxville.
1. He played during probably the worst stretch of Vol hoops ever under John Sines who preceeded Mears. I think he was on the team that went 4-19, worst Vol team ever.
2. Even worse he got caught up in the betting scandal of the early 60s. A teammate from NY took money to shave points. He approached Eddie who turned him down immediately but did not report it as he was required to do so he was kicked off the team.
Never knew Eddie but from every person I know who knew him talked about what a great person he was.
Tough situation.
