Estes, The Estes Family

This year’s Pat Gerald Memorial Legacy Award recipient is the ESTES FAMILY. Their legacy began with Bob, who was a star running back on Abilene High’s first football team to reach the state championship game in 1922. His son Tommy played  football and basketball at...

Meyers, The Meyers Family

The 2023 Legacy Award recipients are the MEYERS BROTHERS from Abilene Cooper – Chip, Mike, Rick, Scott and David. They have the distinction of being the only family in the history of USTA Texas Tennis to win the USTA Texas’ biggest and most prestigious tournament, the...

Scholarship Deadline Approaching!

The deadline to apply for one of 12 $1,000 scholarships from the Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame’s is fast approaching. Graduating high school seniors have until April 1 to submit their scholarship application through the Community Foundation of...

2023 Hall of Fame Class Announced

                         For more information, contact Al Pickett, 325-668-3014    The 2023 Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame induction class is a diverse group of athletes and coaches who made their remarkable mark in seven different sports – football,...
Galbraith, The Galbraith Family

Galbraith, The Galbraith Family

THE GALBRAITH FAMILY is a co-recipient of this year’s Legacy Award for the family’s significant role in Abilene High’s rich football history. Four Galbraith brothers – Gene, Cecil, Gervis Sr. and R.B. played for Abilene High football squads from 1928 to 1937,...
Smith, The Smith Family

Smith, The Smith Family

THE SMITH  FAMILY is a co-recipient of this year’s Legacy Award for the family’s significant role in Abilene High’s rich football history. Aultman Smith rushed for 252 yards and scored three touchdowns in 1928 as Abilene High beat Port Arthur to win the state...