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Georgia Southwestern State University

GSW Athletics Hall of Fame

*Glynn Mathis

  • Class
    1951
  • Induction
    2001
  • Sport(s)
    Baseball
1951  Two year degree from Georgia Southwestern State University
1947 Captain of the Americus High School Football Team
1948 Lettered in Baseball, Basketball, Football and Track at Americus High School
1948 D.A.R. Citizenship Award
1950 Member of State Runner-Up Team
1950-51 Winner of the Sportsmanship Award
1950-51 Captain of the Baseball Team
1950-51 Batting Average 350-450
1951 Mr. G.S.W.
1951 President of Freshman and Sophomore Class
1951 D.A.R. Citizenship Award
1951 President of the "S" Club
1951-55 Served in the United States Air Force: Two-Time Airman of the Month
Non-Commissioned Officer of the Month Twice
Winner of Three Air Force Achievement Awards
Member of the Baseball All Star Team
Squadron Athletic Officer
Recipient of Good Conduct and National Defense Medals
1952-54 Member of the South Dakota Semi-Pro Baseball League
1959-60 Vice President of the Georgia Amateur Baseball Congress
1988 Who's Who in Georgia
1988 Honorary Life Membership in the Georgia and National Congress of Parents and Teachers
1988 Proclamation from Governor Joe F. Harris for years of excellent service to Education
1988 Honored by the Georgia House of Representatives for years of service to Education
1988 Letter of Commendation from President Ronald Reagan
1988 Tritt Elementary School Gym/Physical Education Building named in honor of Glynn Mathis
Charter Member of GSW and GSW Foundation Incorporated Legacy Circle

 Inducted September 29, 2001
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