Crousen, Barbara

Crousen, Barbara

Mar 18, 2013 | Coach, Track & Field

Barbara Crousen Crousen spent 32 years coaching high school track, including a stint at Abilene Cooper, before joining McMurry University in 1998.  She still serves as the men’s and women’s track coach at McMurry.  During her time at Cooper, she served as president of...
Sandefer III, Jakie

Sandefer III, Jakie

Mar 18, 2013 | Athlete, Football

Jakie Sandefer III Sandefer played on two state championship football teams at Breckenridge and was a member of the Buckaroos’ squad that beat Abilene High in 1954, handing the Eagles their last loss before starting a 49-game winning streak.  Sandefer then played for...
Gleaton, Jerry Don

Gleaton, Jerry Don

Mar 18, 2013 | Athlete, Baseball

Jerry Don Gleaton Gleaton of Brownwood was an all-American pitcher for the University of Texas and was a first-round pick by the Texas Rangers in 1979.  The left-handed pitcher spent 12 years in the major leagues with the Rangers, Seattle Mariners, Chicago White Sox,...
DeGrate, Tony

DeGrate, Tony

Mar 18, 2013 | Athlete, Baseball, Football

Tony DeGrate DeGrate not only played football at Snyder but he also pitched the Tigers to the state baseball tournament in 1981.  At the University of Texas, he was named a two-time all-Southwest Conference defensive end, helping the Longhorns win the 1983 SWC title. ...
Johnson, Jonathan

Johnson, Jonathan

Mar 18, 2013 | Athlete, Track & Field

Jonathan Johnson Johnson of Abilene High broke the state high school Class 5A record in the 800 meters when he won the event in 1:48.21 in 2001.  He then anchored the mile relay to a gold medal, leading the Eagles to the Class 5A state team championship.  At Texas...