Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame - Class of 2000
Norman L. Brown - Class of 2000
Norm
Brown, Class of 1963, not only lettered in football and golf
during his days as a Tiger, but excelled at both. Former Coach
Lester Craft attributes much of Georgetown's success from
Brown's era to his "outstanding leadership and attitude." He was
a multiple-year All-Conference selection in football and served
as co-captain of both the football and golf teams at Georgetown.
While at GC, he was honored as the school's first Earl Hundley
Award winner. Brown's success continued beyond sports and beyond
Georgetown as he graduated from Harvard Business School and
became a leader in business and industry. He went on to found
American Electric Supply, now one of the most successful
companies of its kind in Kentucky.
Philip R. Kazee - Class of 2000
Philip
Kazee, Class of 1955, was a standout track and field athlete
while at Georgetown, becoming the first runner at Georgetown to
finish the 100-yard dash in 10 seconds or less. Kazee anchored
the powerful Georgetown track and field teams of legendary coach
L.E. "Brad" Jones. He was a three-time conference champion in
the 100 and 200-meter dashes and the low hurdles and was dubbed
"the fastest human in Kentucky" by Lexington Herald Leader
sportswriter Billy Thompson. In over 70 races at GC, Kazee
finished first, second or third in all but one, scoring 399 of a
possible 450 meet points for the Tigers. After graduation, Kazee
returned to Georgetown as an assistant coach before entering a
career in the ministry.
Bruce McNorton - Class of 2000
Bruce
McNorton, Class of 1982, became Georgetown College's most
successful professional sports product after a 10-year playing
career as a defensive back for the Detroit Lions. While in the
NFL he established himself as one of the Lions' all-time great
defensive backs, helping Detroit to a division title in 1983. In
that year, he also led the Lions and was tied for the lead in
the NFL with seven interceptions. While at Georgetown, McNorton
was among the nation's leaders in kickoff returns and set the
Tigers' standard with 24 career interceptions - a record which
remains nearly 20 years after his playing days.
Dick Vories - Class of 2000
Dick
Vories, Class of 1964, is one of the first names that comes to
mind when thinking of the Glory Days of Georgetown College
basketball. Vories helped the Tigers to three NAIA National
Tournament appearances and the 1960-61 runners-up spot. He was
the first Charles S. Stevenson Hustle Award winner from GC,
winning in 1961, and a member of the National Tournament
All-Tourney team that year. He ended his Tiger career number one
on the school's all-time scoring list and, at the time, was the
highest scoring player in the history of Kentucky colleges. He
was both an NAIA and UPI All-American and a four-time All-KIAC
selection and the 1964 KIAC MVP. A standout off the floor as
well, Vories was selected for Who's Who in American Colleges and
Universities.
Bob Voskuhl - Class of 2000
Bob
Voskuhl, Class of 1951, was perhaps the most versatile athlete
to play at Georgetown College. He became the first Tiger ever to
win 12 varsity letters - four each in football, basketball and
baseball. He led Georgetown to three straight KIAC basketball
titles from 1947-50 while earning All-Conference and Little
All-American honors and was the first Georgetown College athlete
drafted by the NFL (Cleveland Browns). Then Louisville coach
John Dromo called Voskuhl, "The greatest small college athlete I
have ever seen."
