J. Eugene "Gene" Dotson (1989) - The Citadel Athletic Hall of Fame

J. Eugene "Gene" Dotson

Induction:
1989
Class:
1976

A two-sport standout who lettered four years (1972-75) in football and baseball … became the first four-year letterman in 17 years when he received his fourth football letter … was among the top-10 all-time in total offense (2,256) and in rushing (1,185) … lettered in baseball from 1973-76, playing the outfield and pitching … in 1974 and 1975, he led the team in home runs in a season (8) … an All-Southern Conference baseball performer in 1975 … received the Sportsmanship Award as the best all-around senior athlete … signed with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1976 and played rookie league ball in Sarasota, FL.