Jerry Reese (‘87, ‘88) (right) was joined by family and friends, Feb. 29, at the Renaissance Hotel in Nashville for his induction into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. The Tiptonville native and UT Martin graduate is the senior vice president and general manager for the NFL’s New York Giants, 2008 Super Bowl Champions. Joining Reese at the induction ceremony and banquet were, from left: Mickey Marley (‘81), head football coach and athletic coordinator, University School of Jackson; Jim Hardegree (‘79, ‘85), assistant football coach and dean of students, USJ; Dr. Tom Rakes, UT Martin chancellor; and Jerry Carpenter (‘66), head golf coach, UT Martin. Marley and Hardegree coached Reese during his football career at UT Martin, 1981-84.
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