Burton Mack Rodgers wrestling career began at DuPont High School (class of 1961) under the coaching of J.D. Kidd.

Despite weighing only 175 pounds, Burton was undefeated and West Virginia state champion in 1961 in the unlimited weight class.

Burton attended Virginia Tech (class of 1965) where he went undefeated as a freshman heavyweight and was a three-year starter for the Hokies at center and linebacker for Coach Jerry Claiborne.

A 32-year veteran wrestling official, Burton officiated at the Small Fry, junior high, high school and college level. He worked his first state tournament in 1971 and his last in 1990.

He was instrumental in the organization of the Belpre youth wrestling program, and also coached youth football and officiated football at the Pee Wee, junior high and high school level for 10 years.

Burton retired in 1993 from RJ Reynolds and resides in Belpre, Ohio.

He is a charter member of the DuPont High School Hall of Fame, member of Ohio High School Wrestling Hall of Fame, 45-year member of the Salina Masonic Lodge #27 and Mullen Memorial Baptist Church were he served as BYF leader, Sunday School Class President, church treasurer and ordained a Baptist Deacon.

Governor Ray Blanton commissioned Burton a Tennessee Colonel in 1977.

Burton and his wife Paula, married for 47 years, have been blessed with two daughters, Adria Lynnn Carter and Shanna Rodgers. They have three grandsons Braxton Carter, Paden Mack Carter, and Lohan Sutton.