Bourland, David

Bourland, David

Jul 22, 2021 | Athlete, Baseball, Basketball, Football

David Bourland earned eight letters at Abilene High, three in football, two in basketball and three in baseball, winning three state championships. He was a two-way player for the 1954 and 1955 state championship teams at AHS in football at quarterback and...
Lackey, John

Lackey, John

Jun 20, 2019 | Athlete, Baseball

John Lackey, a three-sport standout at Abilene High, pitched in the major leagues for the Los Angeles Angels, Boston Red Sox, St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs  from 2002-2017. He compiled a career record of 188-147 with 2,294 strikeouts and a career earned run...
Mills, Colonel Buster

Mills, Colonel Buster

Jun 13, 2018 | Athlete, Baseball, Legends

Colonel Buster Mills from Ranger was a four-sport standout at Oklahoma (All-American quarterback/halfback in football, an outfielder in baseball, a guard in basketball and threw the javelin for the track team). He enjoyed a lengthy major league baseball career from...
Green, Fred

Green, Fred

Jun 13, 2018 | Athlete, Baseball, Football

Fred Green was an all-state punter and all-state end in 1955 at Abilene High and an all-state baseball player as well. He still holds the record for most doubles and the most RBIs in the state baseball tournament. He played on state championship football teams in 1954...
Forkerway, Trey

Forkerway, Trey

Jun 21, 2017 | Athlete, Baseball

Trey Forkerway was a three-sport letterman for three years in football, basketball and baseball at Abilene High. He signed to play baseball at Oklahoma and then transferred to Texas Tech, where he was an all-Southwest Conference infielder in 1992 and 1993. He played...