Shelby High School is a public high school located at 230 E Dixon Blvd in Shelby, North Carolina. The mascot of the school is the Golden Lion.Administration - Shelby High Golden Lions - Google Sites. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
History Shelby High School was first mentioned in local newspapers of the time as being established in June 1877, by Professor J.A. Smith, with G.W. Sharpe and Miss Laura Sharp as instructors. Shelby moved to its current high school building location in 1960, with the dedication of the school being held on September 10, 1961.School History - Shelby High Golden Lions - Google Sites. Retrieved 9 August 2019.
Notable alumni Bill Champion, MLB pitcherBill Champion Stats. Baseball-Reference. Moe Davis, retired U.S. Air Force colonelAdams, Jasper. (Aug 27, 2020). The Shelby Star: Shelby Native Running for Congress. Retrieved Sep 7, 2020. Gabe DeVoe, professional basketball playerGabe DeVoe | Shelby HS, Shelby, NC | MaxPreps. Eddie Dodson, bank robber known as the New York Yankees BanditBoykin, Sam. The rise & fall of a Boomer Outlaw. clclt.com. Retrieved July 8, 2020. Alvin Gentry, NBA coachDuncan, Jeff. (Jul. 18, 2019). 10 things you didn't know about Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry. nola.com. Retrieved July 8, 2020. Tom London, NFL cornerbackTom London Stats. Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved September 5, 2026. Roger McKee, MLB pitcherRoger McKee Stats. Baseball-Reference. Charlotte Smith, professional women's basketball player and current college coach(Jan. 27, 2015). Shelby native Charlotte Smith chosen for N.C. Sports Hall of Fame. Shelby Star. Retrieved July 8, 2020. Cliff Washburn, American football playerFord, Alan and Walker, Richard. (Jul. 15, 2015) Honor Roll: Coaching, football, baseball updates. Shelby Star. Retrieved July 8, 2020. Jim Washburn, NFL coachWalker, Richard. (Sep. 20, 2014). NFL coaching veteran Washburn's journey began in Cleveland County. Gaston Gazette. Retrieved July 8, 2020. George Watts, NFL offensive tackleGeorge Watts Stats. Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved January 21, 2025. Robert Williams, NFL defensive backRobert Williams Stats. Pro-Football-Reference. Tom Wright, MLB outfielderTom Wright Stats by Baseball Almanac. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
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