Womack, Charles “Nig”

Charles “Nig” Womack Womack, who was inducted into the Texas High School Basketball Hall of Fame in 2005, coached both boys and girls basketball and served as superintendent at Hawley High School from 1947 to 1979.  His boys’ teams had a record of 896-127 and his...
Corn, Paula

Corn, Paula

Paula Corn Corn set a record at the girls’ state basketball tournament that may never be broken.  She scored 61 points in the 1964 Class 2A state championship game, leading Baird to an 85-68 win over Jourdanton.  The 23 field goals she made in that game remained a...
Williams, Max

Williams, Max

Max Williams Williams was the founder of professional basketball in Texas as well as displaying skills as a wizard of the hardwood.  He was the first prep player in Texas history to make the all-state team three years in a row.  He led Avoca to a 44-1 record and made...
Kimbrell, Hershel

Kimbrell, Hershel

Hershel Kimbrell Kimbrell  was a star basketball and baseball player at Abilene High.  He spent 31 years coaching basketball at McMurry University, winning 448 games and numerous conference championships.  He is a member of the NAIA Hall of Fame and McMurry’s...