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Fannin County Sports Hall of Fame, P. O. Box 775, McCaysville, GA (2026)

07/27/2026

🏆 FANNIN COUNTY SPORTS HALL OF FAME — INDUCTION CEREMONY 🏆

📅 Saturday, August 1st
🕓 4:00 PM
📍 Fannin County High School Performing Arts Center
🎟️ FREE — no tickets, no RSVP. Just come!

Please join us as we honor the newest members of the Fannin County Sports Hall of Fame! 👏

⭐ Nancy Querry Stepp
⭐ Tyler McClure
⭐ Peyton Satterfield
⭐ Vicky Price Baliles
⭐ The 1946–47 Fannin County High School Girls Basketball Team 🏀
⭐ Chad Cheatham 🏈

🚨 AND A SPECIAL SEND-OFF 🚨

This year we're also honoring Coach Chad Cheatham as he retires from the sideline.

8 seasons. 59 wins. The winningest football coach in Fannin County history. 🏈

Coach Cheatham gave this program everything he had, and generations of Rebels are better for it. Let's pack that auditorium and give him the standing ovation he's earned.

If Coach ever coached you, taught you, or hollered at you across a practice field — be there.

Come celebrate Fannin County sports history with us!

03/31/2026

⛳ GOLF TOURNAMENT — OLD TOCCOA FARM
Check‑In: 9:00 AM
Start: 10:00 AM
Entry: $500 per team

Breakfast & Lunch Included

📞 Register with Adam Born: 706‑400‑9971

03/21/2026

HALL OF HONOR SPOTLIGHT: JOE TIPTON
Joe Tipton stands as a charter member of the Fannin County Sports Hall of Fame — and one of the most gifted athletes our region has ever produced.

Born in McCaysville in 1923, Joe was the youngest of a legendary athletic family. His brothers — Earl, J.B., Perry, and Dwight — carved their names into the history of Fannin County and Copper Basin sports. Even among that remarkable group, Joe was widely regarded as the finest all‑around athlete to come out of our area in the first half of the 20th century.

Joe excelled in every sport he touched, but baseball became his path to greatness. After being signed by a Cleveland Indians scout, he climbed through the farm system — pausing only to serve his country during World War II — and reached the Major League roster in 1948. That same year, he joined the American League Champion Cleveland Indians and appeared in the 1948 World Series.

He went on to play seven seasons in the Major Leagues, suiting up for the Indians, the Philadelphia Athletics, and the Washington Senators.

The Tipton legacy didn’t end there. His younger sister, Dot Tipton Hardeman, continued the family tradition and is also a proud member of the Fannin County Sports Hall of Fame.

02/05/2026

⭐ Join Us Friday Night! ⭐
💙🤍 Fannin County Sports Hall of Fame Celebration 🤍💙
This Friday night, we’re rolling out the blue carpet for our Hall of Fame inductees at the Rebel basketball games — and we want YOU there to help honor these incredible men and women who shaped Fannin County athletics.
🏀 Basketball Games Begin: 6:00 PM
🤝 Inductee Hospitality Room Opens: 5:00 PM
📍 Fannin County High School
Come shake hands, share memories, and celebrate the athletes, coaches, and contributors who helped build the legacy of Rebel sports. Your presence means the world to them — and it keeps our history alive for the next generation.
Let’s pack the stands, show our pride, and make this a night our inductees will never forget.
💙 Once a Rebel, Always a Rebel.

02/04/2026

🔥💙 FANNIN COUNTY SPORTS HALL OF FAME — CLASS OF 2026 💙🔥
✨ HONORING COACH CHAD CHEATHAM ✨
When you talk about Rebel football’s modern era, one name shines above the rest — Coach Chad Cheatham.
🏈 8 electrifying seasons (2018–2025) leading the Rebels
💥 61 career wins — the most in Fannin County history
🎯 Playoff appearances EVERY single year of his tenure
🚀 Architect of the legendary 12–1 run in 2024
🏆 A culture‑builder. A program‑elevator. A community igniter.
Coach Cheatham didn’t just coach football —
he raised the standard, rewrote the record book, and reignited Rebel pride across the county.
Join us in celebrating a true Rebel legend as he enters the
🌟 Fannin County Sports Hall of Fame — Class of 2026 🌟
Come out Friday night and visit our Fannin County Sports Hall of Fame inductees at the Rebel basketball games. The hospitality room opens at 5 PM, and the games tip off at 6 PM. Stop by, say hello, and help us celebrate the legends of Fannin County athletics! 💙

02/03/2026

🎉 WELCOME TO THE HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2026 — TYLER McCLURE 🎉
Fannin County High School • 2007–2011
Two-sport letterman (🏀 Basketball | ⚾ Baseball) who turned heads and set the standard.
2011 Season Highlights (Baseball):
🔥 Spike Award recipient
🔹 .493 batting average
🔹 6–2 record on the mound
🔹 1.08 ERA
🔹 82 strikeouts
Versatile pitcher/outfielder with ice in his veins and a bat that stayed hot.
After FCHS, Tyler kept grinding at the next level:
📚⚾ Chattanooga State Community College → Georgia State University
Work ethic. Versatility. Competitive fire. That’s Tyler McClure—now forever part of the Fannin County Sports Hall of Fame, Class of 2026.
Congratulations, Tyler! 💙
Come out Friday night and visit our Fannin County Sports Hall of Fame inductees at the Rebel basketball games. The hospitality room opens at 5 PM, and the games tip off at 6 PM. Stop by, say hello, and help us celebrate the legends of Fannin County athletics! 💙

02/02/2026

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2026 FANNIN COUNTY SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE — VICKY PRICE! 🎉
We’re proud to honor Vicky Price, a true pioneer of West Fannin High School basketball and one of the standout athletes of the six-girl basketball era!
🏀 West Fannin High School (1962–1966)
• Four-year starting forward, leading the offense in the classic six-girl format
• Scored an impressive ~900 career points
• Named Team Co-Captain and Most Valuable Player during her senior year (1965–66)
• Selected to the Region 3AA All-Tournament Team in 1966
Vicky’s leadership, skill, and dedication left a permanent mark on Fannin County athletics, and we’re thrilled to recognize her legacy. 💙🤍
Join us in celebrating Vicky and the entire Fannin County Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026! 👏👏
Come out Friday night and visit our Fannin County Sports Hall of Fame inductees at the Rebel basketball games. The hospitality room opens at 5 PM, and the games tip off at 6 PM. Stop by, say hello, and help us celebrate the legends of Fannin County athletics! 💙

01/31/2026

🌟 FANNIN COUNTY SPORTS HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2026 🌟
NANCY QUERRY
A true pioneer of Fannin County basketball, Nancy Querry lit up the court long before the modern era of high‑scoring stars.
🏀 EPWORTH HIGH SCHOOL (1953–1955)
• Led Epworth to the 1954–55 County Championship
• Earned All‑Tournament Team honors for her standout play
🏀 WEST FANNIN HIGH SCHOOL (1955–1957)
• Dominant scorer with 20+ points per game in both 1955–56 and 1956–57
• In West Fannin’s first game in school history, she dropped an incredible 31 points vs. Murray County — setting the tone for a new program
Nancy Querry wasn’t just a player — she was a standard‑setter, a program‑builder, and one of the earliest stars in Fannin County basketball history.
Come out Friday night and visit our Fannin County Sports Hall of Fame inductees at the Rebel basketball games. The hospitality room opens at 5 PM, and the games tip off at 6 PM. Stop by, say hello, and help us celebrate the legends of Fannin County athletics! 💙

01/30/2026

🔥 HALL OF FAME CLASS of 2026 🔥
One of the greatest postseason runs in Fannin County history.
After dropping two regular‑season games to Jasper, this powerhouse group answered when it mattered most — winning the Ninth District North Division with tournament victories over Ellijay and Jasper on Jasper’s home floor. They kept the momentum rolling in Gainesville, defeating Cu***ng and Winder to claim the overall 9th District championship.
That title sent them to Macon for the State Class B Tournament, where they rattled off three straight wins over Hawkinsville, Soperton, and Colquitt to reach the state championship game.
Four Lady Rebels earned All‑State honors: Blanche Smith Ganues, Jean Henry Zachary, Bunzie Johnson Ross (all FCSHOF members), and Willa Dean Cole.
They were joined by an incredible roster of teammates who powered this historic run:
Pauline Hyde Brown, Doris Wallace Wheeler, Jean Prince Moore, Blanche Tipton, Anne Woody Bramlett, Wanda Vandiver Akins, Lena Ralston, and Margaret Ann Richards Ballew.
Guiding the team was legendary coach and FCSHOF member Clyde Henry.
A season of grit. A postseason for the ages. A team worthy of the Hall of Fame spotlight.
Come out Friday night and visit our Fannin County Sports Hall of Fame inductees at the Rebel basketball games. The hospitality room opens at 5 PM, and the games tip off at 6 PM. Stop by, say hello, and help us celebrate the legends of Fannin County athletics! 💙

01/28/2026

🔥 FANNIN COUNTY SPORTS HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2026 🔥
PEYTON SATTERFIELD
One of the most electric multi‑sport athletes to ever wear Fannin County's colors, Peyton Satterfield dominated the gridiron for Fannin County High School from 2010–2014.
🏈 FOOTBALL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• 2,839 rushing yards on 364 carries
• 1,265 receiving yards on 58 receptions
• 1,042 kickoff‑return yards on 42 returns
• 5,190 all‑purpose yards with 38 total touchdowns
• Named First Team All‑Region 7‑AAA in 2013
A true do‑it‑all playmaker — explosive, reliable, and unforgettable.
Come out Friday night and visit our Fannin County Sports Hall of Fame inductees at the Rebel basketball games. The hospitality room opens at 5 PM, and the games tip off at 6 PM. Stop by, say hello, and help us celebrate the legends of Fannin County athletics! 💙

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