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Ron Whaley

Ron Whaley

  • Class
    1963
  • Induction
    2008
  • Sport(s)
    Football
Ron Whaley was a two-sport star for Chattanooga in the early 1960s.  He was a four-year letter winner on the Mocs' football team and a three-year star on the basketball squad. 
 
Whaley's main focus was on the football field during his time at UTC.  He was the starting safety and wide receiver under legendary head coach Scrappy Moore.      On the basketball court, Whaley led the Mocs to the NCAA Division II Tournament during his sophomore season.   Following his collegiate career at UTC, he was drafted in the 17th round of the 1963 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins.  Whaley is the only member of this year's group inducted posthumously. 
 
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