Kinsey, Mike

MIKE KINSEY was an all-state defensive lineman at Brownwood High School in 1981, where he led the Lions to a 13-1 record and a 14-9 victory over Sugar Land Willowridge in the 1981 Class 4A state championship game. That win gave Brownwood its seventh state championship...

Sandifer, Hugh

HUGH SANDIFER spent 41 years at Abilene Wylie High School as a football coach, basketball coach and athletic director. His career coaching record in football was 282 wins, 109 losses and four ties. Sandifer led the Bulldogs to the state championship game four times in...

Lakey-Whitefield, Adree

ADREE LAKEY-WHITEFIELD, a track and field standout from Roby, accomplished an incredible feat by winning a national championship in three different events during her collegiate career at Angelo State. A track and field star for the Rams, she won the NCAA Division II...

Salas, David

DAVID SALAS was an all-district cornerback in football and ran track at Abilene High, but he is considered the top soccer player to come out of Abilene. In fact, Salas is the first soccer player to be named to the Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame. After playing...
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...