Doug Davenport: Catching his football dream

FANNIN COUNTY SPORTS HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2023

  • Doug Davenport received his first coaching job at Gilmer County in 1974 after earning a Bachelors Degree in Health and Physical Education from the University of Georgia.
    Doug Davenport received his first coaching job at Gilmer County in 1974 after earning a Bachelors Degree in Health and Physical Education from the University of Georgia.
  • Doug Davenport is pictured ready for football as a sophomore at West Fannin High School.
    Doug Davenport is pictured ready for football as a sophomore at West Fannin High School.
  • Doug Davenport is pictured celebrating a win at a basketball championship while he was principal at West Fannin.
    Doug Davenport is pictured celebrating a win at a basketball championship while he was principal at West Fannin.
  • Doug Davenport’s classmates elected him as the Best All-Around male student in his graduating class of 1970, along with his high school sweetheart Marsha Arp.
    Doug Davenport’s classmates elected him as the Best All-Around male student in his graduating class of 1970, along with his high school sweetheart Marsha Arp.
  • This picture shows Doug and Marsha Davenport celebrating with their grandson Corbin after his state wrestling championship in 2023.
    This picture shows Doug and Marsha Davenport celebrating with their grandson Corbin after his state wrestling championship in 2023.
By Mike Harper When he reported for the first day of practice for the 1969 football season, senior Doug Davenport was greeted by first year coach, Doug Griffin. Playing for a new coach, however, was…

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