Steve Greer (July 23, 1947 — December 13, 2021)
Early life and education edit
Greer's birth occurred in Greer, South Carolina during July 23, 1947.[1] In 1961, he began playing football at Greer High School.[2][3] With the team, Greer played in the 1963 Upstate Class AA championship.[4] That year, he was All-Southern and won the AA Lineman of the Year award.[5][6]
During 1964, he was named "outstanding lineman" after his South Carolina team won the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas.[7][8] For that season, Greer was All-Southern and the AA Lineman of the Year.[9][10] At the 1965 North-South All-Star, he was Outstanding Lineman and won with the North.[11]
That year, Greer was on the freshman football team for the University of Georgia.[12] He did not play in 1966 after knee surgery.[13][14] The following year, he was in the 1967 Liberty Bowl.[15]
Honors edit
While at Georgia, Greer was All-Southeastern Conference for United Press International and The Associated Press in 1969.[16][17] For All-America selections, Greer was chosen in 1968 by the Central Press.[18] The following year, he was All-America for Central Press and The Associated Press.[19][20] During 2014, he joined the Georgia Bulldogs Circle of Honor.[21] In 2019, he became part of the South Carolina Football Hall of Fame.[22]
References edit
- ^ Garbin, Patrick; Garbin, A.P. (2013). Game of My Life Georgia Bulldogs: Memorable Stories of Bulldog Football. New York: Sports Publishing. p. 42. ISBN 9781613210109. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ "Parker JV Edges Greer". The Greenville News. September 15, 1961. p. Thirty-Two.
- ^ Hill, Mac (August 28, 1962). "Another Powerhouse Likely for Jackets". The State. Columbia, South Carolina. pp. 3-B, 4-B.
- ^ "Blocked Kick And 80-Yard Run Lift Chester To 19-6 Victory Off Greer". The Greenville News. November 23, 1963. p. Nine.
- ^ "Fair Of Parker Is All-Southern". The Greenville News. December 22, 1963. p. 1-C.
- ^ "Woodward, Greer, Wilson, Given Top AA Grid Awards". The Greenville News. January 16, 1964. p. Sixteen.
- ^ Laye, Leonard (December 6, 1964). "Steve Greer Gets Award as Lineman". The Greenville News. p. 1-C.
- ^ "The History of The Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas". Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas. June 28, 2023. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ "Greer and McCord Top S.C. Players". The State and The Columbia Record. December 20, 1964. p. 4-C.
- ^ "Ammons, Lynch Earn AA Honors". The Columbia Record. January 15, 1965. p. 7-A.
- ^ Hunter, Jim (August 6, 1965). "Steve Greer Liked Mid-Season Hittin'". The Columbia Record. p. 5-A.
- ^ Anderson, Jim (October 13, 1965). "Friday Game Has Appeal". The Greenville News. p. Eleven.
- ^ "Steve Greer Has Surgery". The Greenville News. April 22, 1966. p. Thirty-Four.
- ^ Clark, Bill (April 6, 1967). "Scott Bulldog Causality". The Atlanta Constitution. p. 56.
- ^ Anderson, Jim (December 17, 1967). "Better Way to End Season". The Greenville News. p. sec. 3 p. 1.
- ^ "Greer Selected To UPI Stars". The Atlanta Constitution. United Press International. November 22, 1969. p. 31.
- ^ "Passer Reaves, Catcher Alvarez All-SEC Picks". St. Petersburg Independent. Associated Press. November 26, 1969. p. 2-C. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ "Central Press Captains' 1968 All-American Team". The Danville News. December 5, 1968. p. Eleven.
- ^ "Central Press Captains' 1969 All-American Team". The Gaffney Ledger. November 24, 1969. p. 5-A.
- ^ "A.P. All-America selections". The Morning News. Wilmington, Delaware. Associated Press. December 5, 1969. p. 45.
- ^ "Circle of Honor". University of Georgia Athletics. June 17, 2017. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ "Steve Greer". SC Football Hall of Fame. Retrieved March 10, 2024.