Crimson Tide Pride: 5 Unforgettable Athletes From Concord High School

Sports run deep in Concord, and Concord High School has long been at the heart of it. It’s no surprise some standout talent once wore the Crimson Tide uniform. Today we're celebrating five unforgettable athletes from Concord High School who made a name for themselves well beyond the hometown field.

1. Sam Knox — NFL Champion (Detroit Lions)

An earlier Crimson Tide alum, Knox played three seasons for the Detroit Lions and was a member of the 1935 championship team. (Source: StatMuse.com)

2. Tara Mounsey — Two-Time Olympic Medalist (Ice Hockey)

An iconic alumnus, Mounsey won an Olympic Gold Medal in the 1998 Olympics and a silver medal in the 2002 games with Team USA. (Source: Olympics.com)

3. Matt Bonner — Two-NBA Champion (San Antonio Spurs)

As a Crimson Tide, Bonner won three state championships and continued to win at the highest level, being a member of two championship teams with the San Antonio Spurs. (Source: BGCA.org)

4. Kent Carlson — Former NHL Defenseman

Drafted in 1982 by the Montreal Canadians, Carlson was well known for his defensive reliability, playing over 100 games in the NHL for three different clubs (Canadians, Blues, Capitals). (HockeyDB.com)

5. Joseph ‘Joe’ Lefebvre — Former MLB Outfielder & Senior Advisor (Phillies, Giants)

Lefebvre played in the MLB for six seasons in the 1970s and ‘80s, capturing one National League Title and one World Series appearance before transitioning to a Senior Advisor for the San Francisco Giants. (Source: EckerdTritons.com)

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