Welch, Mike

Welch, Mike

Mar 18, 2013 | Athlete, Football

Mike Welch Welch was a two-time All-Stater at Sweetwater, starting at running back and defensive back and helping lead the Mustangs to a state championship in 1985.  He then became a four-year starter at defensive back at Baylor.  In 2010, Welch was named a...

Stowers, Carlton

Mar 18, 2013 | Lifetime Achievement for Media, Media

Carlton Stowers Stowers is the fifth recipient of the Lifetime Achievement for Media.  Stowers, who was co-captain of the Abilene High track team that won a state championship in 1960, also ran track at the University of Texas.  But he made his mark as a sports writer...
Southall, The Morris Southall Family

Southall, The Morris Southall Family

Mar 18, 2013 | Athlete, Coach, Football, Legacy Award

Morris Southall Family The winner of the second annual Legacy Award is the Morris Southall family of Brownwood. Southall was Hall of Fame coach Gordon Wood’s top assistant for 26 years at Brownwood, where the Lions won seven state championships.  Two of Brownwood’s...
Raughton, Cindy Shelton

Raughton, Cindy Shelton

Mar 18, 2013 | Athlete, Basketball

Cindy Shelton (Raughton) Shelton was a terrific basketball player at tiny Avoca, which also produced Hall of Famer Max Williams.  She played three years for the Wayland Baptist College Hutcherson Flying Queens that won an AAU national championship in 1960.  She was...

McClellen, Mike

Mar 18, 2013 | Athlete, Football

Mike McClellan McClellan played on Stamford’s state championship football teams of 1955 and 1956 and was a member of the Bulldogs’ state championship track team in 1957.  He was a two-time all-state halfback and a state champion in the 100, 220 and long jump.  He was...