The Citadel Athletics

A native of Summerville, Bufort Blanton lettered in football, baseball and track and field at The Citadel but was best known for his baseball skills. After graduating, he served as a pilot in the Air Force's Strategic Air Command and then returned to teach and coach at Summerville High, and later served on the Dorchester County and Dorchester County 2 School Board. A former professional baseball player and pro golfer, Blanton later purchased Miler Country Club (now Summerville Country Club), where he donated the use of the golf course and amenities for countless Citadel fundraising and social functions, golf team practices and Citadel Musters and pre-knob events.