Potts, Taylor

Potts, Taylor

Jul 22, 2021 | Athlete, Football

Taylor Potts is the leading passer in Abilene High history, throwing for 3,162 yards and 53 touchdowns, twice leading the Eagles to the Class 5A regional semifinals. He threw for 7,835 yards and 62 touchdowns as a two-year starter at Texas Tech. Potts...
Guy, Lari Dee

Guy, Lari Dee

Jul 22, 2021 | Athlete, Rodeo

Lari Dee Guy played basketball in high school at Clyde, but it was on the Rodeo circuit (Roping) where she made her mark. She won 11 consecutive American Junior Rodeo Association world roping titles beginning at age 9. She...
Brooks, Ahmad

Brooks, Ahmad

Jul 22, 2021 | Athlete, Football

Ahmad Brooks won eight letters at Abilene High in football, soccer, baseball and track. He was Mack Brown’s first recruit at the University of Texas. Brooks was a three-year starter at defensive back for the Longhorns, serving as team captain as a senior,...
Logan, Jerry Don

Logan, Jerry Don

Jul 22, 2021 | Athlete, Football

Jerry Don Logan of Graham played football for West Texas State from 1959-62 and then played 10 years in the NFL for the Baltimore Colts. A two-way starter, he led the nation in scoring in 1962 and was the MVP of 1962 Sun Bowl. Logan was...
Cochran, Mike

Cochran, Mike

Jul 22, 2021 | Lifetime Achievement for Media, Media

Mike Cochran played golf at Stamford for Gordon Wood, but became one of the most decorated reporters in Texas during a long career with the Associated Press and Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Although best known for covering moon shots, the Kennedy...