| State B Class pitcher, 1983,1984 |
| Dogwood C Class pitcher, 1975,1984 |
| Southeastern A Class pitcher, 1984. |
| Autumn Champ class pitcher 1982. |
| Autumn B Class pitcher, 1975. |
| Encourged grandson Mark Dyson by starting Mark in horseshoe at age 6 and by transporting Mark to numerous tournaments (e.g. at least 4 world tournaments and other tournaments in states such as MN,ID,OH,WV,VA,TN,SC,GA,NC) |
| Involved in directing local fair and Alexander County Tour |
| Pitched and Promoted Horseshoe in the Region from 1968-87 |