Jerry Moore

 

 

A native of Chester County and a standout in sports there, Jerry Moore attended Freed-Hardeman College 1956-57. As captain of the basketball team, he was named most valuable player. He was also the team's leading scorer, putting in 51 points in one game against Northeast Mississippi Junior College. He also played on the baseball team.

 

After graduating from FHC, Moore completed his undergraduate education at Union University. He was also a basketball captain there, as well as a member of the VSAC All-Tournament Team. The Union team participated in the NAIA National Tournament in Kansas City. Moore set the school's rebound record, grabbing 23 in a single game. As a baseball player, he participated in the Little World Series.

His teaching/coaching career includes a ten-year stint at Lake County High. He coached football and girls' basketball there, taking three teams to the state tournament.

Moore has been the principal of Greenfield High School since 1970. He and his wife, the former Claudia Horn, have four children and four grandchildren.