Coach

Lee Pate

Inducted 1997


Teacher/Coach 29 Years (1942 - 1943) (1946 – 1974)

    • Bradley Central High School (1942 – 1943) (1946 – 1947)
    • Murfreesboro Central High School (1947 – 1972)
    • Murfreesboro Oakland High School (1972 – 1974)
      • Football
        • Record:  155 – 91 – 10
      • Basketball
        • Record:  524 - 115
        • 20 District Titles
        • 2 *Unit 3 Championships
        • 9 Region Titles
        • 9 TSSAA State Tournament appearances
        • TSSAA State Champions (1965) (32 – 0)
        • TSSAA State Runner-Up (1963)
        • TSSAA State Tournament 3rd Place Finish (1960, 1971)

*At that time, a Unit was a step between the District and Region tournaments

  • Played football on the collegiate level for Middle Tennessee State University
  • Former player and eventual assistant coach John Swofford spoke very highly of Mr. Pate saying he was a “great, honest man who was admired for his teaching of citizenship and involvement in the community.”

Other 1997 Inductees

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