The Cabarrus County Sports Hall of Fame Announces Its 2025 Inductees

The Cabarrus County Sports Hall of Fame celebrated nearly 70 years of athletic excellence in Cabarrus County, welcoming 14 new inductees and recognizing seven championship teams at their induction ceremony on Saturday, December 6, at the Cabarrus Arena & Events Center. The event was the Hall's first induction ceremony since the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Hall of Fame, founded in 2011, has become a cornerstone for preserving local sports history. This year's class, comprising 107 individuals and 12 teams, was honored for its remarkable contributions to athletics across the county.

In May 2025, the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners formally endorsed the Hall's work, approving a resolution supporting local athletic excellence and establishing a permanent home for the Hall of Fame inside the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center.

The Class of 2025 spans several generations — from the 1930s to the 1990s — and includes athletes, educators, coaches, athletic trainers, and community leaders who have shaped Cabarrus County's sports legacy. Notable inductees include:

• Jerry Barringer (Concord High, 1959–63) – A three-sport star who excelled in football, basketball, and baseball before continuing his athletic career at Duke University.
• Scott Barringer (Mount Pleasant High, 1966–70) – A pioneer in athletic training for Cabarrus County Schools and a longtime community leader.
• Richard Grey Clarke (A.L. Brown High, 1958–62) – He played football, basketball, and baseball at A.L. Brown and helped win the NC American Legion baseball state championship in 1961.
• Thomas Jones (Concord High, 1968–71) – All-State linebacker, a UNC standout who helped lead the Tar Heels to win the conference championship in 1972, and a longtime youth coach.
• Bruce Lambert (Northwest Cabarrus High, 1976–80) – A heavyweight wrestler and multi-sport athlete who also excelled in football and track. He was an NAIA All-American wrestler at Pfeiffer and was inducted into the Pfeiffer Sports Hall of Fame in 1991.
• George Marshall (Northwest Cabarrus High, 1968–72) – Star baseball pitcher who is one of the most accomplished baseball pitchers in county history, finishing with a 32–8 record, leading the 1971 NCHSAA 3-A champion, and was later drafted by the New York Mets.
• Zeb Vance Shue (Central Cabarrus High, 1968–72) – A three-sport star who set multiple county records — including a 440-yard sprint mark of 50.1 seconds that stood for 17 years. He played football for the University of South Carolina. He was a teacher and football and track coach in Cabarrus County for more than 25 years.
• Bryan Tyson – Current Cabarrus County Schools Director of Athletics and recipient of the NCHSAA Charlie Adams Distinguished Service Award. He played football and baseball at Northwest Cabarrus and later coached both sports at Mount Pleasant and Central Cabarrus.

Recognizing their lasting influence on Cabarrus County's early athletic traditions, five posthumous inductees were also honored, including:

• Luther Corriher (J.W. Cannon, 1946–50)
• Perry Fields (Winecoff, 1944–47)
• Dan Hamrick (A.L. Brown, 1953–59)
• Jerry Moss (A.L. Brown, 1955–58)
• Frankie Patterson (J.W. Cannon, 1936–40)
• Gary Sherrill (A.L. Brown, 1949–53)

The Cabarrus County Sports Hall of Fame also honored seven championship teams whose achievements have stood the test of time, representing the best of local athletics from the 1930s through the 1990s:

• 1935 Concord High School Football – Finished 9–1–1 and captured the WNCHSAA State Championship under coach Harry Hollingsworth.
• 1947 Concord High School Football – Crowned WNCHSAA State Champions (8–3–1) under Frank Austin, also securing district and Harvest Bowl titles.
• 1947 Kannapolis American Legion Post 115 Baseball – Posted a 29–5 record under Marvin Watts, claimed the state championship, and qualified for the American Legion National Championship.
• 1952 Kannapolis American Legion Post 115 Baseball – Delivered another stellar postseason, earning the state title with a 28–7 record.
• 1958 A.L. Brown High School Women's Basketball – Led by Ed Edmiston, the Wonders went undefeated in conference play (14–0) and captured the WNCHSAA 3A State Championship.
• 1993 Central Cabarrus High School Slow-Pitch Softball – Under Kelly Van Hoy, the Vikings went 26–4 en route to the NCHSAA 3A State Championship, sweeping district, sectional, and regional titles.
• 1997 A.L. Brown High School Football – Guided by Bruce Hardin, the team clinched the NCHSAA 3A State Championship after an 8–1 conference run, capturing district, sectional, and western regional crowns.

The Cabarrus County Sports Hall of Fame was established to celebrate and preserve the remarkable legacy of local athletic excellence. Founded by Tony McClamrock and overseen by the Cabarrus County Sports Hall of Fame Committee, the organization recognizes the outstanding achievements of athletes, coaches, teams, and other contributors who have brought pride and recognition to both themselves and Cabarrus County through sports.

Its mission is to honor and remember individuals and championship teams—past and present—whose accomplishments have made a lasting impact on the community. By enshrining their stories and achievements, the Hall ensures that their legacies continue to inspire future generations of athletes and fans while highlighting the significant role sports have played in shaping Cabarrus County's heritage and identity.

To learn more about the inductees, past honorees, and upcoming events, visit the Cabarrus County Sports Hall of Fame online at cabarrussportshof.com.