Mountain Empire Football Hall of fame
Inducted 2021
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Don Gonce, Sr.
Don Gonce had over 50 years officiating football, with countless number of State playoff games. Gonce assigned Sullivan County Youth League football games for over 30 years and actively recruited many new officials and served as their mentor. Gonce started the Optimist Club & youth sports in Indian Springs, when he served as the Optimist Club Treasurer for over 30 years. He was one of the original founders of Indian Springs Christian Church and served as church Treasurer for 30 years. Gonce proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. Gonce has actively supported the National Football Foundation by obtaining sponsors and door prizes for the golf tournament. Most notably he is responsible for securing a sizable donation to build the entire Phase 1 of the National Football Foundation Mountain Empire Hall of Fame. |