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A middle infielder for the Braves from 1961-65, Hedgpeth was an all-region selection for the Braves from 1961-65 before putting together a phenomenal prep coaching career. He compiled a 439-217 (.670) career coaching record at three different high schools, including 226 victories as the head coach at Whiteville High School from 1980-89. Hedgpeth led his prep squads to five state championships and 16 conference crowns, and also skippered the American Legion Post 137 squads from 1972-90 where he captured a pair of state championships and two runner-up finishes. He was inducted into the Wilmington Sports Hall of Fame in 2019.