Weastherford to Serve as Track Official for CMX

Who knew that the Combative Motorsports Xperience Tour (CMX) has announced that Mike Weatherford, owner of Mike's Mufflers in Paris and the DERBY MADNESS Demolition Derby Series and nationally recognized as one of the leaders in the world of demolition derby, has agreed to serve at the TRACK OFFICIAL for the CMX Event in Nashville on September 10. For more information go to: http://cmxtour.com/news_100828.htm. Submitted by Becky Hedges.

Owens was Batting Champ in 1959

Who knew that in 1959 Dennis Owens was the Babe Ruth batting champion. He had a season average of .560 and barely beat out Billy Mitchell for the crown. Dennis played for Salant and Salant. Submitted by Rick Owens.

Outstanding Alabama Athlete Enjoying Retirement in Paris

Who knew that Paris resident Laurien “Goobie” Stapp was on Paul “Bear” Bryant’s first football team at Alabama? Alabama native Stapp had declined Bryant’s offer to play for him at Texas A&M, preferring to play at Alabama. By Stapp’s freshman year, Bryant had moved to Alabama. Stapp played outstanding varsity ball for Bryant in 1958, '59, and '60. Weighing in at 160 pounds, he played quarterback, kicker, and offensive and defensive positions usually played by larger men. After a short time with the Baltimore Colts in 1961, Bryant called Stapp back to Alabama to coach the freshman team. One of the players he coached (apparently successfully) was future football legend Joe Namath. Today, Laurien is an avid hunter, but he also enjoys quiet pursuits including the creation of pottery at Lee Academy for the Arts. Source – Laurien Stapp; submitted by Ray Harding.

Paris Landing Golf Course

Who knew that the Paris Landing State Park golf course opened in 1971? In 1994 Hole #12 was redesigned lengthening the hole by approximately 75 to 100 yards and relocating the green to include the vistas of the lake, while greens on Hole #7 and Hole #13 were rebuilt in 1996-1997. Hole #12 is a 586-yard, par 5 with an elevated green again overlooking the Kentucky Lake. The signature hole #4 is a downhill 186-yard par 3 with the Kentucky Lake providing a scenic backdrop. Source: Tennessee Golf Trail.

First Henry County Little League

Who knew that in the late fifties, Robert Owens had a regulation Little League baseball field in his backyard, complete with limed batter's boxes, baselines, and a welded wire backstop. His team, India -- along with Puryear, Cottage Grove, and Buchanan -- formed the first Henry County Little League. Submitted by Rick Owens

Timex Slogan Proven

Who knew that in the mid-fifties, the Timex slogan “It takes a licking and keeps on ticking” was put to the test when, as a stunt, a Timex watch was dropped from an airplane onto Barton Field at half-time during a Grove High football game. Yes, the watch was still ticking! Source– Ray Harding

Pat Summit Graduated from UTM

Who knew that University of Tennessee Knoxville Lady Vols Hall of Fame Head Coach, Pat Summit Graduated from the University of Tennessee at Martin in 1974? Who knew? (Source-UTM.edu)

Lodestar Farm Summer Camp

The Lodestar Farm summer camp video is on the Tennessee Home and Farm Web site. Who knew? Click here to view the video. (source - Lodestar Farm)

Marsalis Teague

Who knew that Marsalis Teague, Class of 2009 and Henry County High School Quarterback, was the Gatorade player of the year and Mr. Football for the state of Tennessee in the 2008 season? Who knew?