Eddie Scott made significant contributions to Tennessee Tech as a student athlete from 1950 to 1954, helping the Golden Eagles surface as a power in both football and track & field. Following his collegiate days, he served with honor in the U.S Army before retiring with the rank of Lt. Colonel.

As a receiver on the TTU football team under coaches Putty Overall and Wilburn Tucker, Scott was considered a prolific pass catcher who nabbed any ball thrown near him, and he also was recognized for an uncanny ability to run with the ball, turning catches into long gains.

He earned a total of five letters as a Golden Eagle student-athlete, with three in football and two in track & field. On the gridiron, he was a starter at end for three years on offense and started two seasons on defense at cornerback.

He was named to the OVC all-conference squad in football in 1952, and also earned all-Tri-state honors the same year among small colleges in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Alabama. During the 1951 season, he caught two touchdown passes against SEC powerhouse Kentucky, and in 1952 he established a school single-season record with 579 receiving yards, a number which stood until 1975.

In 1953, he played in Tech’s first bowl game, appearing in the Tangerine Bowl in Orlando, Fla.

In track, he competed in the pole vault, high jump and sprints. In 1952, he finished first in the OVC Championships in the pole vault.

Following his college days, Eddie came out of Tech’s ROTC program and served with distinction in the U.S. Army for more than 20 years. He served in various leadership roles, including Company Commander, Battalion Commander, Brigade Executive Officer and Secretary to the Director of Plans and Joint Chiefs of Staff. He received numerous honors, including a Commendation Medal, as well as the Meritorious Service Medal and Bronze Star for service in Vietnam.

Upon his return to Cookeville, Eddie served on the ROTC staff at Tech from 1963 to 1966, and was officer in charge of the Tech Rifle team in 1963 that claimed the unofficial OVC championship.

He received his bachelor’s degree in 1954, and earned his master’s degree from Tech in 1966.