Former Georgia Bulldogs Magill, Felton to Be Honored

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Georgia Bulldogs legends Dan Magill, "the greatest Bulldog of them all," and Hall of Fame Sports Information Director Claude Felton, will have their names enshrined in the new Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium Press Box in Athens, Ga. The press box is set to debut on Sept. 7 during the No. 1 ranked Bulldogs' (1-0) contest with Tennessee Tech (0-1).

The 400 level of the press box will be named the Claude Felton Press Level, while the 500 level honors the legacy of coach Magill as the Dan Magill Press Level.

About 'The Greatest Bulldog of Them All'

Magill's name is more known with the University of Georgia and the city of Athens. Magill was also known for being a national champion tennis coach, sports information director and executive secretary of the Bulldog Club.

For many years before he became one of the winningest collegiate coaches in tennis history, he was Georgia's lead publicist and worked with the Bulldog Club.

Magill ended up becoming Georgia's coach in men's tennis back in 1955 and led that program to a pair of national titles.

About Felton

Felton was a cornerstone of the University of Georgia Athletic Association for almost five decades. He served as their Sports Information Director from 1979 through 2024.

During his 45-year tenure in Athens, he was one of the most influential figures across the college athletics landscape.

Felton is also a member of the College Sports Information Directors of America (coSIDA) Hall of Fame, and he is also a member of the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame.

Felton will also be honored on the field during the first quarter of Saturday's game.

The Impact Felton, Magill Had

J. Reid Parker Director of Athletics Josh Brooks had some inspiring words on the impact Felton and Magill made on the Bulldogs.

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"Along with [former coach] Vince Dooley, it would be hard to find two people who have meant more to Georgia Athletics than Dan Magill and Claude Felton," Brooks said. "Coach Magill and Claude combined to serve this university for nearly a century. We are pleased to honor their remarkable accomplishments with the naming of the 400 and 500 levels of the new press box."