Great Camden Lion Football Players 1970's

[NingdonDude]

I'd like to hear some discussion about some the great Camden players from the 1970's when I played for Huntingdon. Players that come to mind are Thomas Rowsey(returned the opening kickoff for Tennessee at UCLA as a Freshman in 1974), Roland McElrath, David Carter, StanleyWalker, Mark Dudley, ? Pettyjohn, Herndon, ect. In my lifetime this was the "golden age" for Camden Lion football. You all had some great teams and it looks like maybe another "Golden Age" has begun. Good luck to both teams Friday night.

Edited November 17, 2004 by NingdonDude

[@38320]

Do you remember the crowd at Pudor Field in 73 when C'town won 28-24, with four lead changes? Rowsey had his best night that night. He is an uncle to the fine, young Boyd boys on our team this year.

Edited November 17, 2004 by @38320

[NingdonDude]

Do you remember the crowd at Pudor Field in 73 when C'town won 28-24, with four lead changes? Rowsey had his best night that night. He is an uncle to the fine, young Boyd boys on our team this year.

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I definitely remember that night. What a performance! I didn't know the family connection but now it all makes sense.

[@38320]

I remember Mark Dillahunty had a great night too. He refused to give up. It was a dog fight. I saw a picture of that game the other day in an old Camden Chronicle. The picture was taken from our side, and showed the old HHS in the background - classic school.

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[Sauce]

I remember a kid named Johnson that played QB who was a tough runner for Camden. The big McPeak boy played tackle, but I believe that was in the late 60s. Camden always had big strong kids.

By the way, I have a video tape of the 1970 McKenzie - Huntingdon game. It was transferred from the 16mm film to video. The game is as clear as what is shot today. Webb Maddox was the h'town QB.

[@38320]

I remember a kid named Johnson that played QB who was a tough runner for Camden. The big McPeak boy played tackle, but I believe that was in the late 60s. Camden always had big strong kids.

By the way, I have a video tape of the 1970 McKenzie - Huntingdon game. It was transferred from the 16mm film to video. The game is as clear as what is shot today. Webb Maddox was the h'town QB.

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I can get several of the 16mm Camden game films but I don't know where to have them put on VHS or DVD. Do you guys know where I can have that done?

[NingdonDude]

Hollow Rock Productions at 586 7232 should be able to help you.

[cnlreporter]

Do you remember the crowd at Pudor Field in 73 when C'town won 28-24, with four lead changes? Rowsey had his best night that night. He is an uncle to the fine, young Boyd boys on our team this year.

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I was on that Mustang team that lost to Camden that night and had the privilage to be Thomas Rowsey in practice all week prior to the game and I admit the first team 'D' for the Mustangs tackled me more often tahn they did Rowsey game night. If memory recalls correctly he had 4 tds all 60 yards or better. He could also throw a baseball real hard.

[liongal]

Here is the roster for that year (1973):

Steve Hooper, Gayle Luther, Donald Craig, Jeff Johnson, Terry Turner, Jeff Latendresse, Robin Walker, David Jones, Raymond Boyd, Ralph Sentell, Joey Troutt, Ramsey Allen, Thomas Rowsey, Mike Howe, Joey Bullen, Ronnie Travis, Danny Hensey, Lynn Horton, Ricky Kelley, Tanny Cole, Chip Duncan, Barry Carter, Ricky Presgrove, David Burton, Tim Bullen, Tod Leonard, Brent Burke, Robert McCann, Verdell Liles, Terry Wright, Gil Wright, Jeff Crossett, Paul Stockdale, and Johnny Greer.

 

The Lions finished third in the Volunteer Conference that year and received an invitation to play in the Butter Bowl in Pulaski. They won the bowl game.

 

David Carter, Stanley Walker, Mark Dudley, Roland McElrath...They played later in the 1970's.

 

Thomas Rowsey, of course, went to Knoxville. David Carter went to UT Martin and was their punter and quarterback for 4 years.

 

Many of the players have dads, uncles, and other family members that were on the 1973 team.

 

By the way, you can find all of the Lions lineage at www.camdenlions.com

 

Here's to another game like that one...with Camden the victor!!!

[NingdonDude]

liongal, good post. In my opinion Camden got dealt a bad hand in the TSSAA re-allignment. Hopefully Camden and Huntingdon can work out a regular season game the next four years. On the other hand Camden should be able to rule in Middle Tennessee the next 4 years.

[RollonRebels]

I can get several of the 16mm Camden game films but I don't know where to have them put on VHS or DVD. Do you guys know where I can have that done?

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Do you have the 1970 Camden / McKenzie game?

[@38320]

Do you have the 1970 Camden / McKenzie game?

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I'll check. They are in storage. I'll get back with you after the end of football season.