1941 Camden Lions Football
Head Coach: Howell
• Lion’s Club Helps to Restart Football Program •
The school year of 1941-1942 saw the return of football to Central High School. Only two on
the boys that tried out for the team had ever seen a game of football before this season.
However, some of the boys showed promise of becoming star players, and we are looking forward
to a better season next year. The school was very fortunate to have the splendid backing that
it received from the people of Camden. These patrons made it possible for the high school to
renew football this season by raising money to purchase new equipment. Coach Howell and the
players wish to express their deep appreciation to all who contributed to the team and
particularly to the Lion’s Club who served as sponsors for the team.
CHS Football Team: McIllwain, J., Vesser, Dobson, Simpson, Camp, Mance, Hubs, Overfield,
Simmons, Herndon, Kennon, Love, Todd, C., Hargis, Cherry, Goodman, Lacy, and Pafford.