New Display in the Museum – O’Brien Trophy Case

Nov 2, 2023 | Football, News

The Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame is excited to house a new piece of history inside our Museum. In 1972, the UIL held its first Six-Man football state championship game, which was won by O’Brien. 47 years ago, the O’Brien School District consolidated with Knox...

Scholarship Deadline Approaching!

Mar 29, 2023 | News, Scholarships

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...

Champions Celebration Set for Sunday, Jan. 22

Jan 19, 2023 | Football, News, Sport

The Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame is thrilled to host the first annual Champions Celebration event on Sunday, January 22 at 2:00pm. The event, housed in the Mall of Abilene, will honor the 4 Big Country high school football teams that won state championships and...

2023 Hall of Fame Class Announced

Dec 7, 2022 | Awards, Inductees, News

                         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,...