Background
Whorter, Hezzie Boyd Mc was born on May 8, 1923 in Cochran, Georgia, United States. Son of Hezzie and Mary (Durham) McWhorter.
commissioner language educator
Whorter, Hezzie Boyd Mc was born on May 8, 1923 in Cochran, Georgia, United States. Son of Hezzie and Mary (Durham) McWhorter.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1945; Master of Arts, University Georgia, 1949; Doctor of Philosophy, University Texas, 1960.
Member faculty, U. Georgia, Athens, 1949-1972; Professor of English, dean College Arts and Sciences, U. Georgia consultant athletics to President, U. Georgia, 1986-1992; commissioner, Southeastern Conference, 1972-1986.
Served with United States Navy, 1945-1947, 51-53. Member National Collegiate Athletic Association (district vice president, council 1968-1972), Southeastern Conference (secretary 1967-1972), Phi Kappa Phi.
Married Marguerite Antley, November 14, 1964. Children: Carol (Mistress Joel Pittard), William David Volk, Julie (Mistress John McClusky), Hamilton Boyd.