Lenoir-Rhyne University Athletics

Eddie Haupt was a standout on the Lenoir-Rhyne football team during one of the most successful periods of Bears football.  Lenoir-Rhyne lost only three games during Haupt's four years on campus, posting a 38-3-2 record between 1958-61.  He was an honorable mention Little All-American Team selection as a junior in 1960 and as a senior in 1961.  He also earned All-Conference and All-State accolades in 1961.  He was a vital member of the 1960 national championship team that finished 11-0-1.  Haupt was owner of the H&W Drug Company in Newton, N.C., since 1964.  He was also the manager of Commercial Real Estate in Newton, N.C., served with the National Guard from 1964-71, and was part of the Newton Downtown Revitalization Committee.  He also served on the Newton Zoning Board for 18 years.  An avid tennis player, Haupt won the USTA Men's 35 singles championship in 1983 and won the 1991 USTA doubles league tennis championship.