Larry Hefner
[3] He was North Mecklenberg's second NFL alumni and was a two-way player for the school, being a linebacker on defense while on offense a guard.[3][4] He was regarded as one of the best linebackers in his county in the 1966 season and was co-team captain, being named The Charlotte News All-State and All-Mecklenberg.[2] He was a top player for the team that year, being described by The News & Observer as the "anvil" of the defense; the paper noted that he "jars running backs with some Dick Butkus-like jolts.[17][18] He returned to playing middle linebacker in the 1973 season and served as a backup to Jim Carter, appearing in 14 games while posting one interception and a fumble recovery as the Packers went 5–7–2.[1][19][20] In 1974, Hefner played all 14 games, one as a starter, and helped the Packers compile a record of 6–8 while recovering one fumble and returning one punt.