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Daily List: Fastest coaches to 100 wins in Georgia

By Todd Holcomb
Nov 11, 2014

Franklin Stephens of Ware County became the fastest coach in Georgia history to win 100 games last week. Stephens (100-8-1) did it in 109 games, one fewer than Robert Davis at Warner Robins. Bob Sphire of North Gwinnett (99-17) and Donald Chumley of Savannah Christian (99-24-1) are one victory from making the list.

109 - Franklin Stephens

110 - Robert Davis

114 - Alan Chadwick

118 - Chip Walker

118 - Cecil Flowe

118 - Randy McPherson

118 - Jess Simpson

119 - Jack Johnson

120 - Charlie Grisham

120 - Robby Pruitt

122 - T. McFerrin

123 - Larry Campbell

123 - Mike Hodges

124 - Buck Godfrey

125 - Wright Bazemore

125 - Buzz Busby

125 - Sid Fritts

125 - Steve Pardue

125 - Bill Railey

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