We Say Farewell to Some Big Names
So long Mel Jaeger. He played his entire career with the Asheville Tourists and leaves the league with 9 ints ,2 TDs, 490 tackles (career leader) and 3 sacks.
So long Keith Baumann. He played his entire career with Charlotte and leaves the league with 258rec/3403yds and 13Tds. He's no8 on the all time receiving list.
So long Reece Lassitter. He played his entire career with Charlotte and leaves the league as the number 2 career tackler with 479. He also had 15 sacks and 9 ints.
So long Dick Seals. Again his entire career was with Charlotte where he finished 7th on the career tackle list with 403 and had 8ints with 2TDs.
So long Billy Jost. His entire career was with Gastonia and he leaves the number 9 receiver of all time with 3,365yds on 298 receptions and 7TDs. He also had 517yds on kick returns over his career.
So long Howie Morris. His entire career was with Salisbury and he's the number 4 career receiver with 4,052yds on 328 receptions with 23TDs. Morris was more than just some great receiver he also rushed for 1,023yds on 152 careers for a 6.7 yds per carry avg and 7TDs. Morris was also an effective kick returner averaging 22.4yds per kick return for 426yds on 19 returns. Morris sits number 7 on the career all purpose yards list and will be missed by many a loyal fan.
So long Sean Brooks. His career was split between Salisbury and Durham. He's the 4th highest rated passer with 1,170 completions on 2,130 attempts for 11,314yds, 84TDs and 53Ints.
So long Dermontti Kelly. His career was split between Burlington and Winston-Salem. He ends with 8 ints, 1TD, 301 tackles and 3 sacks.
So long Nicky Frerotte. His entire career was with Kinston and he's number 3 on the all time receiving list with 4,313yds on 295 receptions and 15TDs. Frerotte also had 605yds on 50 punt returns for a 12.1 yd avg which would have made him number 4 on the all time punt return list (51 is the minimum number of returns to make the list).
So long Tim Cadigan. His entire career was with Kinston and he retires with the 3rd highest FG percentage and PAT percentage in the league history. He is second in Field Goals Made with 109 and 3rd in points scored.
So long Joseph Robers. His entire career was with Kinston and he ends with 9 interceptions, 5TDs, 372 tackles and 3 sacks. He's scored more points than any other defensive player that didn't cross between defensive back and receiver.
So long Fred Parker. His career was split between Gastonia and Raleigh. He finishes with 2,661yds with 257 receptions and 6TDs. He's the number 2 TE all time.
So long Andy Bailey. A journeyman his best years were with Gastonia and then went on to Salisbury and Raleigh. He is the 10th best rated QB of all time at 68.6. He had 9.491yds on 984 completions and 1,881 attempts. He struggled with his TD/INT ration finishing with 36TDs and 39Ints.
So long Adam Duffy. He spent all fo his years with Rocky Mount and he finishes with 363 tackles, 1 sack and 5 Ints.
So long Vinny Reich. He played for Rocky Mount, Wilson and then returned to Rocky Mount. He ends his career with 124 tackles and 54 sacks.
So long Jim Augustine. He played his entire career with Rocky Mount. He ends with 8 ints, 4TDs and 335 tackles.
So long Ed Gilbert. He played for Salisbury and Wilson and ends with 7 Ints, 207 tackles, and 426yds on punt returns and 502yds on kickoff returns.
There are also some top offensive linemen retiring this season and as oblivious as they were while playing so they stay after retirement.
