Larned, Jerry

Aug 19, 2026 | Coach, Inductees, Legends

Jerry Larned, who passed away in 2023, is a 2026 recipient of the Bill Hart Memorial Legends Award. Larned grew up playing sports in Haskell and played basketball at North Texas State. He then spent his remarkable career as a teacher, principal, coach and...

Park, Ernie

Aug 19, 2026 | Football, Inductees, Legends

Ernie Park, Abilene Wylie, is a 2026 recipient of the Bill Hart Memorial Legends Award. He played high school football at Abilene Wylie and was named an Associated Press Little All-American offensive lineman at McMurry University. Park earned all-district accolades...

Gilbreth McMinn, Andrea

Aug 19, 2026 | Athlete, Inductees, Soccer

Andrea Gilbreth McMinn, Abilene High, was a four-year letterman in cross country, track and soccer for the Eagles, earning 12 letters. Gilbreth McMinn was a two-time district champion in the 800-meter and was a three time regional qualifier in cross country. Also, she...

Norton Richey, Kami

Aug 19, 2026 | Athlete, Inductees, Track & Field

Kami Norton Richey, Albany, won nine track and field state championships with the Lady Lions, including four gold medals and a Class 1A state record in the 300-meter hurdles. She also earned three gold medals at the state meet in the 100-meter hurdles and tied the...

Marshall, Jason

Aug 19, 2026 | Athlete, Baseball, Coach, Inductees

Jason Marshall, Abilene, was a four-year starting shortstop at Cooper and a key member of the 1987 and 1988 Class 5A state championship teams. The 1987 team was ranked by USA Today as the No. 1 high school baseball team in the nation. He then went to Texas A&M,...