Carter County Sports Hall of Fame
Rocky Davenport
Class of 2019
Biography
Rocky Davenport earned all-conference honors as a shortstop for Elizabethton High School in 1976, along with honorable mention All-State and All-Upper East Tennessee recognition. The Hall of Fame nomination archive reports that he struck out only four times in 112 at-bats during his senior season. He continued as a college pitcher and shortstop before building a lengthy officiating career in high school and collegiate baseball. His work included district, regional and postseason assignments, and he also coached youth baseball.
Career Highlights
1976 all-conference shortstop; four strikeouts in 112 senior-year at-bats; college baseball; longtime high school and college umpire.
Awards & Honors
Honorable mention All-State; All-Upper East Tennessee; senior all-star selection.