James Willhite
Year of Induction: 2002 | Categories: Football, Individual, Track
A 1971 graduate of Salem Community High School, James Willhite had a highly prolific athletic career.
Willhite participated in four sports during his high school career with football and track the site of his
biggest success.
In football Willhite put up the best numbers ever for a Salem tight end and some of the best yardage numbers ever for Wildcats receivers.
A three-year starter. Willhite caught 23 passes for 513 yards as a junior in the 1969 season. During his senior season Willhite hauled in 25 catches for 421 yards and two touchdowns.
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