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Johnnie LeMaster-#6 Overall pick in the draft by SF Giants. Wasn't great with his stick in the pro's but his glove was outstanding. I talked to him the other day and he told me that he was runner-up for a Gold Glove 3 different years, to only be beaten out by Ozzie Smith and Dave Conception. Not too bad for a boy from a town of 4,000 if that.

David LeMaster-outstanding catcher, very quick feet and had a cannon. Back in high school he told me one day in Geometry class that pro scouts hounded the ball park and every time they did he told him that he had planned on going to college, then most of the time they got up and left. Went to Clemson and played in the World Series, not sure what kind of injury it was that he had to keep him out of the pro's but if that had not happend, sky was the limit.

Tootsie Mullins-drafted by the Tigers, and was injured in spring training, at least that is what I think Macy told me. And that was about the end of his pro career.

Thom Deskins-played for the Cubs minor league system, got upset because he wasn't moved up as quick as what he had wanted, and hung them up. When he did, I believe he was one class down from "The Show."

Craig Ratliff-Threw smoke, drafted by the Orioles and played several seasons in their organization. Played in Cuba when the O's were one of the first MLB teams to play there in front of Castro.

Bill Mike Runyon-Holds numerous school records. Played ball at Pikeville College, had a lifetime BA of .389, inducted into their Athletic Hall of Fame.

And the list goes on for Paintsville.