Blanchard only spent two years in McColl before the family moved to Dexter, Iowa in 1929. They returned to South Carolina in 1931, settling in Bishopville, where Blanchard spent most of his formative years. An athletically inclined child who shared his father's love of football, Blanchard learned the game from his father, who encouraged his athletic pursuits. Blanchard also wanted to follow in his father's footsteps and become a doctor, but his academic performance was not strong. Instead, Blanchard's only sibling, his sister Mary Elizabeth, became the family's doctor.
Became Noted Player
When Blanchard was 13 years old, he was sent to St. Stanislaus High School in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, a Catholic preparatory/boarding school that his father also had attended. Blanchard was supposed to concentrate on academics, but sports remained his focus. It was his football prowess that caught the attention of many colleges. As a senior fullback, Blanchard scored 165 points and his team was undefeated. He earned All-GSC honors and played in two New Orleans Toy Bowls.
Attended University of North Carolina
Blanchard could have attended any university in the United States, but chose the University of North Carolina (UNC). At the time, his father was ill and the school was near his home.
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