Kent Lawrence Passed Away Yesterday

Kent LawrenceFormer University of Georgia star football player and retired Athens judge Kent Lawrence died Friday morning in Athens after an extended illness. He was 72.

A native of Central, SC, he was a three-year letterman who compiled offensive yards rushing, receiving, and returning kicks.

He came to Georgia following an All-State football and track career at Daniel High School where he also lettered in baseball and basketball. He earned the state title in the 100, 220, and 440 yard dashes.

In 1965 he led the Georgia freshman team in punt returns with seven for 84 yards. Lawrence set the Georgia record of 9.5 seconds in the 100 yard dash and placed second in the SEC freshman track meet…