Wofford College Athletics

Cannon, a 1950 Wofford graduate, enrolled following a stint in the Navy during World War II.  The Spartanburg native became a standout center on Wofford’s football teams from 1946-49 with his career culminating in the 1950 Cigar Bowl in Tampa.  Cannon was known as a great blocker on offense and an outstanding linebacker on defense.  He also starred on the Wofford baseball teams of that era as a lefthanded pitcher.