He actually went to States spring practice because he and the Sox couldn't get a deal done. I believe it was day 1 of practice when Boston worked out the deal and Trot left. Trots oldest son has a great arm and may follow in his dads foot steps. We will see.NO NO NO... I had seen him playing for Wilmington Legion team in State final against Kernersville Post 36 back in early 90's . He was the best HS baseball player I had ever seen. He made right decision going to Boston Red Sox. He won a ring and stay in the big show about 17 years? A friend of mine saw him in football and said he was a tremendous QB. He was offered to go NC State but turn it down to go Boston Red Sox.
I agree. Any coach that had to go against him will start getting nervous just talking about it. CM numbers don't jump off the chart because, in his prime, no one ran at him. The Deon Sanders effect, just don't go there.Chester is as good high school player that played in NC. Ask coaches played against him. He has to be in discussion.
I believe I am correct in saying that NC State was not Trot's first choice. Alabama recruited him but they did not allow dual sport recruits and Trot wanted to play baseball and football in college. I think the State deal was more of a gesture to the Red Sox that he was willing to play college football / baseball if they didn't meet his financial demands.Would love to have seen Trot Nixon play QB at NC State.
You are correct. I think Gallagher holds just about every offensive record at NH. he was a tremendous hitter.I believe I am correct in saying that NC State was not Trot's first choice. Alabama recruited him but they did not allow dual sport recruits and Trot wanted to play baseball and football in college. I think the State deal was more of a gesture to the Red Sox that he was willing to play college football / baseball if they didn't meet his financial demands.
The 1992 - 1995 New Hanover baseball teams were as good as I have ever seen in high school, especially the 1993 and 1994 teams. As good as Trot was I thought he was the 3rd best hitter on these teams behind Sean Gallagher and Chris Moore. I think Gallagher may have peaked after Trot left. However, Trot's overall baseball ability and swagger that he brought the team made him the best player on these teams.
Post 10 did win states in 93 and 94.I do remember him too (Gallagher) playing Legion ball too against Kernersville Post 36. K'ville won it all in 92 and I think Post 10 won the year after. I have to check the record for that. By the way, That Kernersville Post 36 was LOADED. Greg Payne play third base and now he sings for Piedmont Boys. Ray Farmer play CF and now he is GM for Cleveland Browns. Joe LaGarde play pitcher and outfield(I think)....he was QB for that great 92 East Forsyth Team that ran the table that fall. Many of those boys play on Senior Little League All Stars that went to World Series in Kissimmee Florida. Rusty LaRue play on same team (SR all stars) Most of you know who Rusty LaRue is. He is now coaching West Forsyth BB team.
Those three teams were mighty special for Kernersville Sports legacy. Sorry I went off the track ...I was mighty lucky to watch those legion games and see how many great players on that field alone. Where is Gallagher now? You said Trot Nixon's son is pretty darn good....which HS is he at now?
Julius Pepper is freak of nature. I saw him catching a guy from scoring a TD from other side of sideline. It was unreal. Pepper was on near side of the football field (near sideline) and ran all the way to far side of the field to catch the guy from scoring. He did that as a Panther. Maybe some of you guys remember this play. Bobby Bell is a great one and with that all awards he got. That is something to stand on. One thing I have to put in is the era. Some of the players today would have been a monster back then due to the size.
One of the example is this. Jim Bunch was All American Tackle from Alabama in 1979. He was a starter since 3rd game in his freshman year. He was also All SEC for three years and won a lot of awards. The thing is he is 6' 1" and half inches tall and weighted 240 during that span flash forward to now, Derrick Henry is up for award for RB in SEC and possible All American. He is 6' 3" and weight 248 pounds and he is a FREAKING RUNNING BACK. Back in 60's to 80's , the coaches would put Derrick Henry as a lineman!
Don't get me wrong, but 98' Champion, we couldn't really put one player as best player of all time in NC. That would be insult to some of the players that being mentioned as well beside Bobby Bell. He is ONE of the greatest players that came out of NC. Julius Pepper, Flip, and bunch of others that play the game as a great players. Just imagine if Julius Pepper playing back in 60's, he would have a TREMENDOUS career in NFL due to his size. (they probably wouldn't know what to do with him)
Since you 98' Champion, you were not clear with the title; What about Lawrence Taylor, HE change the game IN NFL. After he sacked Joe Thiesman and broke his leg, NFL realize that they have to get a great left tackle in order to protect the blind side. He did come from UNC. I know he wasn't born in NC. Anyway, there are many great players, it would be fun to put down all time best for each position from NC.
I would like to put down all time punter from HS days, Mike Thomas. I wish he did not concentrate as a QB at UNC because I felt that he would have been NFL punter. I do know he also enjoy playing baseball and try for majors after UNC. Correct??? anyone? He can kick a mile!
Bobby Bell of the old Cleveland High in Shelby- went to Univ. of Minnesota- drafted by Kansas City Chiefs in 1963` 6 time AFL all star-2 time college first team all American-5 time all AFL first team selection 1965,1966,1967,1968 & 1969 -AFL champions 1966 & 1969-Superbowl Champion in 1969-1962 Outland trophy-NFL 1970's all decade team-his number 78 retired by Kansas City- WHO TOPS THAT FROM N.C,Here he is....achieving the "top of the pyramid". Awesome articles! Shelby is very proud of him!
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