Hall of Fame
A feared defensive lineman, Tom Lumsden was named Carolinas Conference Defensive Player of the Year in 1970. The accolades didn't stop there for Lumsden who was a three-time All-Conference and All-District player and was twice named to the All-State team.
On top of his Player of the Year award in 1970, Lumsden earned Associated Press Honorable Mention All-American honors and was named the Hickory Quarterback Club's Best Defensive Player in the same year. That season, Lumsden had five fumble recoveries and scored a touchdown while being the team's co-captain. He was also selected as a Second Team All-American by the AFCA and helped LR to a 28-11 record during his career.
