Best player from Marion Co that most will know is Eric Westmoreland. All State and Mr Football. 3 state championships in 2A (1) and in 3A (2). 2 SEC Championships at TN and All American 2nd team. Won 1998 National Championship with the Vols and drafted in 3rd round.
Most won't remember Eddie Brown played for Marion before going on to Tennessee and becoming an All American. Drafted into the NFL and was a 2 time Pro Bowler. Led the NFL in punt ret yds in 76 and in kick returns 77. 8 career interceptions with 1 in the Super Bowl. Kids these days don't know the history of some of the players.