Carter County Sports Hall of Fame
Phil Pierce
Class of 2023
Baseball; basketballAthlete
Biography
Phil Pierce earned major baseball honors in consecutive high school seasons, according to the Hall of Fame nomination archive. In 1979 and 1980, he received All-Big 7 Conference, All-State and all-district tournament recognition in baseball. The archive also identifies him as a Big 7 Conference Player of the Year and an honorable mention All-American, and records that he signed a baseball scholarship with East Tennessee State University. His high school affiliation should be independently confirmed.
Career Highlights
All-Big 7, All-State and all-district tournament baseball honors in 1979 and 1980; signed with ETSU.
Awards & Honors
Big 7 Conference Player of the Year; honorable mention All-American.