January 23, 2018
By: Dwayne Page
DeKalb County High School will be retiring the number of Jerry “Red” Foster at this Friday’s games against Cannon County, January 26.
Jerry Foster starred as a Tiger player in the 70’s and went on to a successful career at Bethel College and later played professionally in Chile and Spain. After his playing career, he became a teacher and high school basketball coach, where he was at the helm of the Lady Tiger basketball program for 7 years.
“Foster has continued to give back to the youth of DeKalb County through the game of basketball as he has worked with boys and girls teaching the fundamentals of the game in the after school programs,” said DCHS Principal Randy Jennings.
“We would like to invite everyone to come out, as we once again honor and celebrate the accomplishments of one of DeKalb County’s greatest players”, he added.
The ceremony will take place on Friday, January 26 at DeKalb County High School between the girls and boys games. The girls game tips off at 6:00 p.m.