Gardner-Webb Inducts Four Into Athletics Hall of Fame Friday Night
October 03, 2014 | Football
BOILING SPRINGS – Gardner-Webb inducted four new members into its Athletics Hall of Fame Friday night during a ceremony in Tucker Student Center.
Track & Field standout Natilee Dawkins (1999-2003), former two-sport star Ed Lohr (1958-1960) and former football All-America selections Jeremy Martin (1999-2002) and Terry McGowan (1989-1992) joined the Hall of Fame's 24th class.
Biographical sketches for the inductees are included below:
Natilee Dawkins | Track & Field | Kingston, Jamaica
Natilee Dawkins (1999-2003) played a major role in establishing the foundation for Gardner-Webb's Track & Field program during her time in Boiling Springs. Dawkins earned NCAA Division II All-America honors in three events in her first season, scoring points in the 55m hurdles, triple jump and 100m dash. Dawkins' versatile effort helped Gardner-Webb finish in the top-5 nationally at both the NCAA indoor and outdoor national championship meets in 2000. When Gardner-Webb started its transition to NCAA Division I, Dawkins continued to thrive. She finished fourth at the 2001 ECAC Championships with a school-record mark in the triple jump of 42'2" and earned All-ECAC honors in 2002 in both the 60m hurdles and 100m hurdles. Dawkins was named All-Atlantic Sun Conference in 2003 in both the 100m hurdles and triple jump. A standout in training as well, Dawkins was twice named to the NSCA Strength & Conditioning All-America Team.
Ed Lohr | Football & Baseball | Richmond, Va.
Ed Lohr (1958-1960) earned multiple letters during Gardner-Webb's junior college era, starring under Hall of Fame Coach Norman Harris in football and baseball. Lohr's success on the gridiron came at tackle, where he played at a high level in both 1958 and 1959. Lohr earned All-Western Carolina Junior College Conference honors in each of his seasons with the Bulldogs and served as team captain in 1959. He helped the 1959 team to a 4-2-1 record as a sophomore. Lohr was also part of a 1958 Gardner-Webb baseball squad that went undefeated.
Jeremy Martin | Football | Middletown, R.I.
Jeremy Martin (1999-2002) wrapped up a stellar career at Gardner-Webb as one of the all-time greats at the quarterback position. The 2002 Big South Conference Offensive Player of the Year directed Gardner-Webb to a 9-1 mark and a national top-25 ranking in both final polls as a senior, passing for 2,166 yards, 17 touchdowns and only four interceptions. GWU also won its first Big South Conference title that season. Martin ranks No. 2 in school history with 8,025 passing yards and 60 touchdowns and is the winningest quarterback in program history – forging a 22-9 mark as a starter. Martin earned honorable mention Division I-AA All-America honors three times and became the first quarterback in school history to pass for at least 2,000 yards in three consecutive seasons. Martin was the catalyst for one of the biggest upsets in school history as a sophomore, passing for a career-high 403 yards and scoring four touchdowns (two passing, two rushing) in a 38-35 win at No. 23 New Hampshire. During his final three seasons under center, Martin led Gardner-Webb to a 13-2 record in Ernest W. Spangler Stadium, and closed his career with nine consecutive home wins.
Terry McGowan | Football | Clinton, S.C.
Terry McGowan started his career with Gardner-Webb on offense, but made a move to the defensive side that would provide excellent results. McGowan wrapped up his career as one of the finest safeties to ever play for the Runnin' Bulldogs, earning NAIA All-America honors in 1992 while leading one of the most dominant defensive units in school history. That team finished the season with a South Atlantic Conference title, won 12 games and advanced to the NAIA National Championship Bowl. McGowan remains ranked No. 7 in school history with 28 career pass break ups.
The quartet will also be honored prior to Saturday's football game against Charlotte. Kickoff is set for 1:30 pm in Ernest W. Spangler Stadium.
