Lenoir-Rhyne University Athletics

Jerry Fox, a 1959 Lenoir-Rhyne graduate, was one of the best players ever for the Bears' baseball program. Fox, a four-year letterwinner (1956-59), and three-year captain, earned all-conference honors three times (1957-59) and All-State accolades twice (1957 and 1959). Fox also lettered two years in basketball (1956 and 1957) and was head junior varsity coach in 1958.  After graduation, Fox played two years for the California Angels Baseball Team's Farm Club then became a standout fastpitch softball player.  Fox played for two state softball champions (Valdese and Statesville) and was named to the All-State squad six times.  Fox earned 1969 Iredell County Farmer-of-the-Year honors in 1969 and has been a member of the Methodist Church since 1949.