Georgia School for the Deaf, Class of 1993

Lamar McEntire was a dominant force on both the basketball court and the football field during his time at the Georgia School for the Deaf from 1989 to 1993. A four-year letterman in both sports, Lamar’s leadership, skill, and determination set him apart.

In football, he was a defensive powerhouse, earning the title of National Defensive Player of the Year in 1992. He was a two-time All-American (1991,1992), Team MVP and Captain in 1992, and helped lead GSD to back-to-back Deaf National Championships in 1990 and 1992. He was also named to the Rome News-Tribune All-Area Team in 1992.

On the basketball court, Lamar earned team MVP honors in both 1992 and 1993, and was selected to the prestigious Mason Dixon All-Tournament Team, recognizing him as one of the best players across deaf schools in the region.

In addition to his athletic accolades, Lamar also excelled in the classroom, graduating as Class Salutatorian in 1993.

Lamar McEntire’s career is a testament to excellence in competition, leadership, and academics — an inspiration to student-athletes everywhere.