Georgia Tech has announced its seven person Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2018 and there are certainly some familiar faces in the sporting world that will be honored forever as a Yellow Jacket.
Here are the seven new inductees:
Steven Blackwood: Baseball: Blackwood played Outfield for the Yellow Jackets and helped the school win the ACC regular season twice (2004 & 2005) and the ACC Tournament Title in 2005. He was also instrumental in the team reaching the College World Series in 2006.
Chris Bosh: Basketball: Bosh played one season at Georgia Tech (2002-03) where he was named the ACC Rookie of the Year. He would become an 11 time NBA All Star and two-time NBA Champion. He is a likely first ballot Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer.
Michael Johnson: Football: Johnson was an All-American in 2008 in a season where he recorded 9 Quarterback Sacks. He currently plays for the Cincinnati Bengals.
Adriane Lapsley Butler: Track & Field: Butler was a three-time All-American and a six time ACC Champion. She is currently an Assistant Coach at Georgia Tech.
Kristi Miller North: Tennis: North holds school records for wins in singles (152) and doubles (110). In 2007, she would lead the school to their only NCAA Title.
Chan Song: Golf: Song was a two-time All ACC Golfer and he had 11 top-19 finishes in 49 starts.
Jack Thompson: Fundraiser: Thompson has fundraised for Georgia Tech for the past 50 years.
The official induction ceremony will take place on September 21.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate the Georgia Tech Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2018.
Maxie Baughan had a successful eleven-year career in professional football, making the Pro Bowl for nine of those years. Despite this, he has not received the recognition he deserves from the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Baughan started his career at Georgia Tech and played for the Philadelphia Eagles.
He was a key player in their championship-winning season in 1960, and his skills as a linebacker made him the team's best defender. He was named to the Pro Bowl five times and was a First Team All-Pro while playing for the Eagles. However, as the team's fortunes declined, Baughan was traded to the Los Angeles Rams in 1966.
Baughan continued to play well for the Rams, earning four consecutive Pro Bowl selections and four Second Team All-Pros from 1966 to 1970. He was a great fit for the team's Head Coach, George Allen, who knew how to make the most of Baughan's skills. After an injury-plagued 1970 season, Baughan retired but later rejoined Allen as a player-coach in 1974.
Baughan's acrimonious departure from the Eagles likely delayed his induction into their franchise Hall of Honor until 2015. It's unclear when he will be recognized by the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Mark Price was a standout basketball player during his college years at Georgia Tech. However, despite being an All-American, scouts questioned his ability to play professionally because of his size and speed. Fortunately, he proved them wrong. He was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in 1986 but was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers on draft day, where he found his true calling.
Price's arrival in Cleveland coincided with the team's transformation from a mediocre squad to a legitimate contender. Along with teammates Brad Daugherty and Larry Nance, he helped lead the Cavaliers to the Eastern Conference Finals in 1992. However, their championship aspirations were dashed by Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls, who eliminated the Cavaliers four times in six years.
Despite this setback, Price's accomplishments on the court are undeniable. He was one of the best point guards in the league, known for his incredible passing skills, long-range jump shots, and ability to split double teams. He was also the second player after Larry Bird to join the exclusive "50-40-90 club," shooting 50 percent from the floor, 40 percent from behind the arc, and 90 percent from the free throw line.
In 1993, Price was named to the first team All-NBA and was a four-time All-Star. Unfortunately, his career was cut short by injuries, and his overall statistics may not be that impressive. However, his impact on the game of basketball cannot be denied. He will always be remembered as one of the greatest point guards of his era, and his legacy should be celebrated for years to come.