Sanderson, Bob

May 1, 2024 | Coach, Gymnastics, Inductees

Bob Sanderson was the Head Gymnastics Coach at Abilene High for 16 years (1983-99) and has amassed a coaching career that spans 24 years between Abilene and Lebanon, KY. His teams at Marion County High School (KY) qualified for the state meet 7 times and won state...

Gidley, Kim

Feb 2, 2024 | Athlete, Coach, Inductees, Tennis

KIM GIDLEY played tennis at Abilene High and Abilene Christian University, earning all-American honors at ACU while leading the Wildcats to a NCAA Division II national runner-up finish. She was ranked No. 5 nationally in singles and No. 6 in doubles and was invited to...

Salas, David

Dec 17, 2023 | Athlete, Football, Inductees, Soccer

DAVID SALAS was an all-district cornerback in football and ran track at Abilene High, but he is considered the top soccer player to come out of Abilene. In fact, Salas is the first soccer player to be named to the Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame. After playing...
Galbraith, The Galbraith Family

Galbraith, The Galbraith Family

May 10, 2022 | Athlete, Football, Legacy Award

THE GALBRAITH FAMILY is a co-recipient of this year’s Legacy Award for the family’s significant role in Abilene High’s rich football history. Four Galbraith brothers – Gene, Cecil, Gervis Sr. and R.B. played for Abilene High football squads from 1928 to 1937,...
Smith, The Smith Family

Smith, The Smith Family

May 10, 2022 | Athlete, Football, Legacy Award

THE SMITH  FAMILY is a co-recipient of this year’s Legacy Award for the family’s significant role in Abilene High’s rich football history. Aultman Smith rushed for 252 yards and scored three touchdowns in 1928 as Abilene High beat Port Arthur to win the state...