Highland Community College Athletic Hall of Fame
Inducted August 28, 1999
As Terry Joyce's former teachers and coaches reminisce about what made him successful, two qualities are evident: his work ethic and competitive attitude. Joyce, a HCC graduate of 1974, was one of the rare Scottie athletes who earned the distinction of being a three sport letterman. As a member of the football team, he played quarterback, tight end and was the team's punter; on the basketball court, Joyce played forward and center; on the baseball team he was the team's pitcher, as well as seeing action at first base and third base.
After he left HCC, Joyce attended Missouri Southern University, where he was recognized as an All-American tight end and punter. During his senior year, he led the country in punting average and was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in 1976. After leaving St. Louis in 1997, Joyce continued his stint in the NFL by playing for the Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49er's and the Detroit Lions. Joyce has commented that playing at Highland Juco was the best two years of his college career.
