Family, The West

Aug 19, 2026 | Awards, Football, Inductees, Legacy Award

This year’s Pat Gerald Memorial Legacy Award recipient is the West family, whose impact can be felt in Stamford, Brownwood and around the state of Texas. The three West brothers – Kenneth, Donald and Royce, who are deceased – all played for Coach Gordon Wood at...

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,...

Bowden, Murry

Aug 19, 2026 | Athlete, Football, Inductees

Murry Bowden, Snyder, was a first team all-district football player for the Tigers in 1966 and then went on to an outstanding career at Dartmouth College. Bowden led Dartmouth to two consecutive Ivy League championships in 1969 and 1970. He was co-captain of the...