Lenoir-Rhyne University Athletics

Hume Collins is a 1958 graduate of Lenoir-Rhyne where he played football for the Bears from 1954-1957.  While at L-R, Collins earned All-State, All-District and All-Conference accolades while playing at the end position for Head Coach and Hall of Famer Clarence Stasavich.  Collins served as team captain for the Bears' 1956 North State Conference Championship Team.  During his career, the Bears went an impressive 29-9-3, including the 10-0 season of 1956.  A four-year starter, Colllins made 34 catches for 516 yards and three touchdowns on teams who predominantly ran the ball.  After graduation, he worked at Burlington Industries, Inc.., from 1959-64.  The Hickory, N.C., native also served as VP of Human Resources for Shuford Mills, Inc., and served on the Hickory Recreation Commission.  Hume was also a past member of the Lenoir-Rhyne Alumni Board of Directors.