Compton, Dick

Compton, Dick

Dick Compton was a standout in football and basketball at Colorado City. He played football at McMurry from 1958-60 and holds school records for the longest pass reception for a touchdown, the longest kickoff return and longest run from scrimmage. He played...
Anderson-Whitehead, Kendra

Anderson-Whitehead, Kendra

Kendra Anderson Whitehead graduated from Colorado City in 1999 and then went to Hardin-Simmons where she became the most decorated basketball player in Cowgirls history. She led Hardin-Simmons to four straight American Southwest Conference championships and four NCAA...

Gainey, Hollis

Hollis Gainey Gainey was an All-State running back at Colorado City in 1954 and is a member of the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame.  But he made his mark in track.  He won the 100- and 220-yard dashes at the state high school track meet in 1954 and 1955 and...

Maynard, Don

Don Maynard Maynard, who graduated from high school in Colorado City in 1953, was a state champion in the high and low hurdles in high school and an All-Conference wide receiver at Texas Western.  He played 15 years in the NFL, including the New York Jets from...