Sports Obituary: Franklin Lee Brady
Franklin Lee Brady, a two-way star for the Mustangs, passed away in October.
Brady was an outstanding football player for East Rowan High and Wofford College.
- He was a tri-captain in 1976, along with quarterback Derry Steedley and guard Jamey Ledbetter.
- The team was led by new head coach Sonny Eller, who had a one-year tenure.
- Long-time staffers Phil Harbinson, Gilbert Sprinkle, Ed Bowles, and Mike Bernhardt assisted the team.
Brady's death marks the end of an era for East Rowan football.
Author's summary: Franklin Lee Brady, a football star, has passed away.