After Cone dispersed of Asheburrr in ' 67, Greensboro Burtner won the State Championship in '68. I think they beat Wilmington Post 10, but not positive.. About the 9, 000 fans that attended the '66 championship game at Memorial Stadiium, Mister Lincolnton, it is hard to imagine, but the place was jammed packed. It was the biggest crowd I've ever seen at the stadium and 9, 000 may be low balling the attendance number.
P. S. The Burtner coach back then was Chuck Hartman and he was the coach at High Point College. He coached there for quite a few years, but I don't remember any Burtner players ever attending High Point College , but feel sure some did. A few years later, Greensboro added a third Legion team called Bethel and they drew mainly from Dudley, Smith, and Sumner . Sumner is now Southern Guilford.
P. S. S. Thank you, Mister Dines for the excellent coverage of Legion ball. It is greatly appreciated.
P. S. The Burtner coach back then was Chuck Hartman and he was the coach at High Point College. He coached there for quite a few years, but I don't remember any Burtner players ever attending High Point College , but feel sure some did. A few years later, Greensboro added a third Legion team called Bethel and they drew mainly from Dudley, Smith, and Sumner . Sumner is now Southern Guilford.
P. S. S. Thank you, Mister Dines for the excellent coverage of Legion ball. It is greatly appreciated.