Rick Lacey

Rick Lacey is a 1974 graduate of Seneca High School. He was a three sport athlete competing in football, basketball and baseball. He earned varsity letters in all three sports. He was named an All-American in basketball his junior and senior years. He was also named All-American in baseball his junior and senior years. Rick was All-Region and played in the 1973 Shrine North South All-Star Football game his senior year. He received the Captain’s Award in basketball in 1973. He was a member of the Region Championship basketball team in 1974. He was a member of the Region Champion baseball teams in 1972, 1973, and 1974. He also participated in American Legion Baseball earning the League VII Most Valuable Player Award and leading his team to the League Championship. Rick was the first recipient of the Shorty Shaver Award honoring his excellence and commitment to athletics and character.

Rick attended Anderson College on a baseball scholarship and was eventually drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals. Rick is currently the Director of Recreation and Tourism for the City of Seneca where his staff has hosted three Dixie Boys World Series Tournaments and 14 state tournaments in all sports. He is married to Deana Lacey and they have two sons, Adam and Sam.