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Legends of Hilton Head Rugby-The Chuckheads

Back in the early ‘80’s Hilton Head was entered in the Coastal Area Tournament, held that year at the fairgrounds in Statesboro, GA. We were struggling for numbers and at kick-off time we didn’t have enough to field a team. We were all upset, but Rufus (R.E., Moon Dog, Freight Train) Weaver most of all. “To hell with this!” Rufus said. “I’m going to my Dad’s wedding. Ya’ll want come?” ....How could you say no? So we showed up at a little church in Statesboro, in uniform, filling up the “Groom’s side” of the church. Courtney Hill’s girlfriend had a local publication that had the week’s TV listings and local happenings. We were the feature article in the next issue that included a nice photo of the team with the happy couple. ....Mr. Weaver and his new bride postponed their honeymoon and went to the tournament to watch as we joined up with a few Charleston players to become the “Chuckheads”. I believe we won a few games and lost to Savannah in the finals.

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Started playing rugby as a freshman at Clemson in 1974. Came to Hilton Head after graduation in 1978 because my rugby heros, Ed Hughes and Paul Kyserling, played here. "Officially" retired in 2007, still available in a pinch, just don't tell Lynn.
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