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05-09-2005, 02:40 PM
Okay, I've done some digging. J.P. Blair and Matt Coleman are pretty much consensus Nos. 1 and 2. I would probably put J.P. first since Matt was just a pitcher. However, Matt Coleman is the only Panther ever to be drafted (39th round in 1987 by Detroit) and the only one to go on to a full-fledged standout career at a major Division I college (he's third all-time at UK in wins).
Josh Shoffner rates high on everyone's lists as do Jess Baird and Chris Lawson. Terry and Robbie Wright are both worthy of consideration and Jared Frasure and current pitcher Chase Gibson are more recent guys everyone seems to agree on.
Here are some names from the past that should be on or near the top-10 that the younger folks wouldn't know:
Freddie Branham -- said to be the best pitcher outside of Coleman to ever play at PHS. His teammate, Jerry Anderson (Scott's dad) is also a solid pick.
Neil Smith -- Played quarterback at Vandy, but was a heck of a centerfielder back in the day.
Dickie Vanhoose -- played second base and was tough as nails.
Scottie Smith -- smart player in the mid-70s who made up for lack of speed and size with heady play.
Andrew Joyce -- Probably the best catcher at PHS.
John Venters -- another 70s era guy whose son is now a big-time minor league prospect (he lives in Florida now).
Ralph Feltner -- Stud infielder from the good teams of the 60s.
Ken Trivette -- great all-around athlete who was probably the only four-time all-county player for PHS in baseball ever
Jimmy Dog Moore -- I've been told he broke about three or four arms and ankles of fielders sliding into second. Tough competitor.
Other names that got tossed around, but not expounded upon include Mike Castle, Kevin McEnallen, Tim McNamee, John Mims.
I was told Gayle Taylor probably didn't belong on the list. His little brother Robbie was a good pitcher, but also not a top-10 pick, though I could swear he was nearly unhittable his senior year, but that's from memory.
I'm sure there are others ... add to the mix if you know of any.
F-man
Josh Shoffner rates high on everyone's lists as do Jess Baird and Chris Lawson. Terry and Robbie Wright are both worthy of consideration and Jared Frasure and current pitcher Chase Gibson are more recent guys everyone seems to agree on.
Here are some names from the past that should be on or near the top-10 that the younger folks wouldn't know:
Freddie Branham -- said to be the best pitcher outside of Coleman to ever play at PHS. His teammate, Jerry Anderson (Scott's dad) is also a solid pick.
Neil Smith -- Played quarterback at Vandy, but was a heck of a centerfielder back in the day.
Dickie Vanhoose -- played second base and was tough as nails.
Scottie Smith -- smart player in the mid-70s who made up for lack of speed and size with heady play.
Andrew Joyce -- Probably the best catcher at PHS.
John Venters -- another 70s era guy whose son is now a big-time minor league prospect (he lives in Florida now).
Ralph Feltner -- Stud infielder from the good teams of the 60s.
Ken Trivette -- great all-around athlete who was probably the only four-time all-county player for PHS in baseball ever
Jimmy Dog Moore -- I've been told he broke about three or four arms and ankles of fielders sliding into second. Tough competitor.
Other names that got tossed around, but not expounded upon include Mike Castle, Kevin McEnallen, Tim McNamee, John Mims.
I was told Gayle Taylor probably didn't belong on the list. His little brother Robbie was a good pitcher, but also not a top-10 pick, though I could swear he was nearly unhittable his senior year, but that's from memory.
I'm sure there are others ... add to the mix if you know of any.
F-man
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