This page preserves the legacy of Greenbrier athletes, past and present, through photos, stories, and milestones spanning more than a century of sports history.

🏅 Greenbrier Sports & Recreation History

From sandlot ball games to school rivalries, Greenbrier has always rallied around sports. This page celebrates the players, coaches, teams, and community events that brought neighbors together and inspired generations of young athletes.

Exhibit #1 Greenbrier’s First Organized Baseball Team (1967)

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This team marked the start of Greenbrier’s organized youth baseball era, with many players later representing the Bobcats in high school or coaching future generations.

Greenbrier High School holds a special place in county history as the first official member of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) in Robertson County, with athletes competing at the state level in multiple sports across generations.

Greenbrier Football Teams (1960 -1961)

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  • Top Photo – 1960 Team

    The 1960 Bobcats football squad posed proudly in their classic white uniforms, showcasing the grit and teamwork that laid the foundation for Greenbrier’s athletic legacy. This era of football marked the rise of school spirit, small town pride, and hard fought Friday night battles under the lights.

    1960 Team Roster

    Back row (L to R):
    Coach Qualls, Roger Fry (’61), Johnny Morgan (’61), Larry Smiley (’61), Tony James (’61), Donnie Fuqua (’61), Donnie Spears (’61), Jack Smiley (’61), Coach Dye

    Middle row (L to R):
    Billy Joe Ayers (’62), Charles Adcock (’62), Donnie Dorris (’62), Donnie Lassiter (’62), Larry Evans (’62), Larry Jones (’62), Terry Henley (’62), Larry Binkley (’62), Donnie Hester (’62)

    Front row (L to R):
    Joe Dorris (’63), Danny Balthrop (’63), Charles Fry (’63), Donald Morgan (’63), Mike Grubbs (’63), James Hester (’63), Gerald Covington (’63), Charles Morgan (’63)

  • 1961 Bobcats Football Team

    Building on the momentum of the previous season, the 1961 Bobcats continued Greenbrier’s proud football tradition. With many returning players, this team reflected the determination, teamwork, and school spirit that defined Bobcat football in the early 1960s.

    1961 Team Roster

    Back row (L to R):
    Charles Adcock (’62), Donnie Dorris (’62), Donnie Lassiter (’62), Larry Evans (’62), Larry Jones (’62), Terry Henley (’62), Larry Binkley (’62), Donnie Hester (’62), Coach Dye

    Middle row (L to R):
    Joe Dorris (’63), Danny Balthrop (’63), Charles Fry (’63), Donald Morgan (’63), Mike Grubbs (’63), James Hester (’63), Gerald Covington (’63), Charles Morgan (’63)

    Front row (L to R):
    Steve Dorris (’64), Joe Covington (’64), Wayne Hester (’64), Jerry Fuqua (’64), David Fuqua (’64), Glenn Hester (’64), Jerry Morgan (’64), James Covington (’64)

Greenbrier Basketball Team (1930)

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L to R: Sam Phillips, Bob Crawford, Clint Charles, Coach Joe Henry Carter, Joe Hackney, George Crawford, Larry Fisher

Greenbrier Basketball Legacy

From the hardwood floors of the early Bobcats teams to today’s packed gym on Friday nights, basketball has been a cornerstone of Greenbrier athletics for nearly a century. Generations of players have worn the green and white with pride, building a tradition rooted in grit, teamwork, and community spirit. From hard fought rivalries to unforgettable moments on the court, Bobcat basketball continues to inspire and carry forward a legacy that began almost 100 yrs ago.

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That legacy continues today.

Greenbrier Athletics Today

From the roar of Friday night football under the lights to the fast-paced action of basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, track and field, and more. Greenbrier’s student-athletes carry forward a proud tradition of teamwork, dedication, and school spirit. Season after season, our Bobcats compete with heart in every sport, supported by passionate coaches, families, and a community that rallies behind them. Together, they honor the legacy of those who came before, representing Greenbrier with pride both on and off the field.

For more information on all of Greenbrier High School’s sports and championship records, visit the official GHS Athletics page:

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