Jimmy Rane Charity Golf Tournament
Jimmy Rane Fondation
CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF GIVING BACK!
2010 JIMMY RANE CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT | MAY 20th & 21st
CALLAWAY GARDENS® IN PINE MOUNTAIN, GEORGIA
From point guard to sideline powerhouse, Bobby Cremins has spent the past four decades building a career jam-packed with achievements that have earned him respect from his peers both on and off the court.
A native of The Bronx, N.Y., Cremins headed south in 1966 to attend the University of South Carolina where he was a three-year starter. As point guard under legendary coach Frank McGuire, he helped to lead the Gamecocks to some of their most successful seasons.
Cremins began his collegiate coaching career at Point Park College in Pittsburgh, Pa., in 1972, only to return to his alma mater as an assistant coach a year later in 1973. After a two-year stint at USC, Cremins was chosen to build the Appalachian State program-becoming the youngest Division I head coach in the NCAA at age 27.
While Cremins coached six seasons at Appalachian State, he first burst onto the national scene in 1985. As head coach at Georgia Tech, he led the team to capture its first ACC Tournament championship; recording the most wins in school history. Tech came to be regarded as one of the nation’s elite and most well-known collegiate basketball programs during his tenure from 1982-2000. Cremins guided Tech to 14 winning seasons and 14 postseason berths in his 19 years. He led them to three ACC tournament titles, two ACC regular-season titles and a Final Four appearance in 1989-90, making him the winningest coach in Georgia Tech history.
After leaving Georgia Tech, Cremins toured the country as a motivational speaker, and did television commentary on SoCon, ACC and NCAA basketball games. In 2006, Cremins returned to coaching accepting a position with the College of Charleston, taking with him a reputation as one of America’s best coaches. Beginning his fourth season with the team this year, he recently led them to one of their most successful seasons in school history in 2008-2009.
During his career, Cremins has received many accolades including Coach of the Year honors in both the ACC and NCAA, Hall of Fame inductions, over 500 career wins and a basketball court at Georgia Tech bearing his name. His guidance on the court helped to jump-start the careers of 21 athletes who went on to play in the NBA.
When he’s not on the sidelines, he works with charities, mainly for Coaches vs. Cancer and the Jimmy V Foundation. He also raises money for a five week summer program called Hilton Head Basketball Camp 101, of which half of the participants are disadvantaged kids. He and his wife Carolyn have three children: Liz, Suzie, and Bobby, III.
PAST PARTICIPANTS
ALL | FOOTBALL | BASKETBALL | OTHER
- Frank Beamer – Virginia Tech, Football
- Buck Belue – University of Georgia Legend, Football
- David Bennett – Coastal Carolina University, Football
- Larry Blakeney – Troy University, Football
- Jeff Bower – Univ. of Southern Mississippi, Football (Retired)
- Watson Brown – Tennessee Tech University, Football
- Kevin Butler – University of Georgia, Chicago Bears
- Neil Callaway – University of Alabama in Birmingham, Football
- Mike Cavan – University of Georgia
- John Cooper – ESPN Commentator
- Bobby Cremins – College of Charleston, Basketball
- John Croyle – University of Alabama, Football
- Mike Davis – University of Alabama at Birmingham, Basketball
- Vince Dooley – University of Georgia, Football (Retired)
- Wes Durham – Georgia Tech University, Dir. of Broadcasting
- Pat Dye – Auburn University, Football (Retired)
- Cliff Ellis – Coastal Carolina University, Basketball
- Heath Evans – New England Patriots, Football
- Larry Fedora – Southern Miss, Football
- Ray Goff – University of Georgia, Former Head Football Coach
- Mike Gottfried – ESPN Analyst
- Jacob Green – Texas A & M Legend, Seattle Seahawks (Retired)
- L.C. Greenwood – Arkansas AM & N, Pittsburgh Steelers
- Chris Hatcher – Georgia Southern, Football
- Paul Hewitt – Georgia Tech University, Basketball
- Wendell Hudson – University of Alabama, Chicago Bulls
- Paul Johnson – Georgia Tech, Football
- Mike Kolen – Auburn University, Miami Dolphins
- Barry Krauss – University of Alabama, Indianapolis Colts
- Jeff Lebo – Auburn University, Basketball
- Murray Legg – University of Alabama, Football
- Johnny Majors – University of Pittsburgh, University of Tennessee, Football
- Mickey Matthews – James Madison University, Football
- Nat Moore – University of Florida, NFL Legend
- Ozzie Newsome – University of Alabama, NFL Legend
- Philip Pearson – University of Alabama, Basketball Assistant Coach
- Bobby Pruett – Marshall University, Football (Retired)
- George Rogers – University of South Carolina, Washington Redskins
- Nick Saban – University of Alabama, Football
- Barry Sanderson – University of South Carolina, Basketball Assistant Coach
- Scott Sanderson – Lipscomb University, Basketball
- Wimp Sanderson – University of Arkansas, Little Rock, Basketball (Retired)
- Mike Sewak – Georgia Tech Football
- Chris Scelfo – Atlanta Falcons, Tight Ends Coach
- R.C. Slocum – Texas A & M, Football (Retired)
- Sonny Smith – Virginia Commonwealth University, Basketball (Retired)
- Rob Spivery – Southern University, Basketball
- Bobby Cremins – University of Alabama, Football (Retired)
- Rick Stockstill – Middle Tennessee State University, Football
- Pat Sullivan – Samford University, Football
- Tommy Tuberville – Auburn University, Football
- Mike Turk – Huntingdon College, Football
- Bobby Wallace – University of West Alabama, Football
- Tyler Watts – University of Alabama, Football Legend
- Bert Williams – Georgia Military College, Football
- Andrew Zow – University of Alabama, Football Legend
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