800 pieces of evidence. I went to a really small school, so I played all the sports, McCoy said. Thomas joined the Miami Dolphins in 1996 and was voted team MVP and made several all-rookie teams. Amdahl was inducted into the MSHSBCA Hall of Fame in 2023. WACO, TX - The Texas High School Football Hall of Fame announces nine new inductees among its 2022 class. These nine will be formally recognized and inducted on May 7, 2022 at the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in Waco, Texas. Thomas also made the AFCA and the UPI All-America teams in 1994 and was a consensus All-American his senior year. In 1984, he led the Gulf Star Conference (now the Southland) in total, A two-time All-American golfer, Ochoa was ranked 2nd among collegiates nationwide in 1997. Dates : July 20-September 10, 2006. Its your boys, its your friends. McCoy is UT's all-time leader in total offense and finished his career ranked fourth on the NCAA all-time list in that category, having produced 14,824 yards (13,253p/1,571r) on 2,092 plays (7.1 ypp). Region VII Athletic Administrator of the Year, he was inducted into the Texas High School Athletic Directors Association Hall of Honor in 2015. Hell join the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame on Saturday. to be named a Prep High School All-American. Eddie Joseph/THSFHOF Coach - John Parchman - Midland Lee High School. But he considers himself blessed to still be playing football. He played in 107 career games, starting 75, and had double-digit sack seasons in 1999 (12) and 2001 (11), including sacks in a franchise record eight consecutive games during the 2001 season. Valdez has won more than 500 basketball games coaching Weslaco ISD boys and girls teams. The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) has officially announced its inductees for the WIAA Hall of Fame classes of 2021 and 2022. When days free up in the summers, I head to the mountains, the desert, rivers & lakes. Delvin Williams; Vince Young (James Madison High School): Young, the most celebrated high school recruit of his time, led the University of Texas to its fourth NCAA national football championship in 2005. He also started at free safety his first two years until a concussion while delivering a big lick prompted the end of his defensive assignments. He also wants to spend more time with his family, which includes his wife Rachel and four children. The Associated Press SWC Defensive Newcomer of the Year in 1993, Brackens posted 79 tackles and a career and team-high 10 sacks as a freshman. Tamara Poppe, Joe Lara and Johnny Manziel will be officially inducted into the Tivy High School Hall of Fame in a special ceremony at 6:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at Antler Stadium, before the . This project was spearheaded by HISD Athletic Director Andre Walker and the Hall of Honor Executive Committee. After leading the Giants to 3 straight eastern Division titles, Tittle retired in 1964. During his 53-game career, he completed 1,157-of-1,645 passes (70.3 percent) for 13,253 yards and 112 TDs for a passer rating of 155.0. Pro Football Hall of Fame Hall of Fame Village. Inducted in 2017. He returned to Texas to coach at Midland Lee where he compiled a 34-12 record from 1980-1983. After the 49ers won Super Bowl XXIX with Rhodes as defensive coordinator, he became Philadelphias head coach. Baer, who led Lee in scoring 4 straight years, earned all-state honors and Scholastic Magazine All-America honors after rushing for 1,614 yards (8.7 avg) and scoring 33 TDs as a senior. A pair of Central Texas legends and a Super Bowl MVP are among the Class of 2023 that will be inducted into the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame in Waco next spring. In other words, less than two one-hundredths of a percent (.02%) of the individuals who have played the game have earned this distinction. He also was a member of the AFCA Good Works team for his community service efforts. Rhodes played wide receiver and defensive back at Tulsa, where he was teamed with future Pro Football Hall of Fame receiver Steve Largent. Rhodes coached four years with the Eagles before becoming the Packers head coach in 1999 for one season. Their plaques are on display in the high school entrance. When his career concluded, his 13,253 passing yards were sixth on the NCAA all-time list, his 112 TD passes ranked seventh and his 70.3 career completion was just shy of the NCAA record. For the final 13 years of his career, he coached defense for five NFL teams. Some memorabilia are housed at Doubledays Bar and Grill in Port Isabel. to play football at Rice where he was a four-year starter. But we had good teams both years I was there.. Its a great honor, Im elated about it, Rhodes said. He was a three-year starter at, Texas-Pan American (now the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley). By Michael Hogue. Real Talk Junkies with Dr. Pam Boveland, Educator and Community Advocate. 800 pieces of evidence. Please subscribe to keep reading. Especially because there were times early on in Austin where he admittedly felt he didnt belong. Thomas also played in the 1992 Texas High School Coaches All-Star Game. Photo by Burl "The Coach" Jones. In 1989, Brown and Davey O'Brien were inducted together as members of the initial class of the Woodrow Wilson High School Hall of Fame, created in celebration of the school's 60th Anniversary. He was a three-time All-Pro selection and was named to two Pro Bowls. Honorees set for Women's Sports Luncheon on March 1. He has played in 52 career games with 33 starts and thrown for 7,195 yards and 33 TDs, while also rushing for 546 yards and two TDs. Baer also received the University of Texas Sportsmanship Award, the Team Leadership Award and the D.X. You have permission to edit this collection. He was Western Athletic Conference Player of the Year while at Texas Christian University. . (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Rhodes always had an open ear for coaching and a great work ethic all the way back to his high school days as a running back and defensive back. The inaugural class of the HISD Athletic Hall of Honors, with their impressive resumes, include: Congratulations to all the inaugural inductees of the HISD Athletic Hall of Honors! I worked on Bill Walshs staff when I was coaching for the 49ers, and he was an offensive genius. McCoy was the Sporting News National Freshman of the Year and Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year in 2006 and set UT freshman records for victories by a QB (10) and TD passes (29). As a senior for the Panthers (1987-88), he captained the squad to a 31-2 record while averaging 28.5 points, A state champion in two events, Vasquez made her mark on the track for Edinburg High. Senior Night for the Midway girls soccer team couldnt have been more special. In 1989, a book entitled Friday Night Lights put the Odessa Permian Texas high school football dynasty into the national conversation. Brackens, an All-American defensive end at Texas from 1993-95, and McCoy, a National Player of the Year and record-setting quarterback from 2006-09, were formally recognized and inducted on Saturday nightat the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in Waco. Become a Member Today. Dykes retired with more wins (82) than any coach in Tech history. McCoy's 147.4 pass efficiency rating ranked 16th, and he averaged 26.6 yards per TD pass on his 27 scoring throws. Amdahl was elected to the Minnesota Babe Ruth Hall of Fame in 2022. View our inductees by year of induction below: 2021 Hall of Fame . Observer Scout for the National Football League for 11 years. The 2022 class of the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame, will be inducted May 7. To view the free stream, visit www.texanlive.com. Thats just not something you think about when youre growing up in Tuscola, Texas. Valdez has won more than 500 basketball games coaching Weslaco ISD boys and girls teams. Considered the state's top RB recruit, he signed with Texas but injured a knee in the first half of the North-South All-Star Game that spring and missed his first season at UT. He has been sports editor since 2012. WACO, TX The Texas High School Football Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the nine individuals among its Class of 2023. Get the latest news, schedule, scores, stats, league standings, rankings and photos for Pulaski's high school's Girls Basketball teams. Ten inductees were added to the Edgewood High School Hall of Fame during ceremonies held at the Edgewood Epicenter on October 7th. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. He was selected by the Waco Tribune Herald as the coach for the Super Centex Golden Anniversary Football Team. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. It was a tough journey, but I learned from all the coaches, and I think the relationships I had were really special.. Produced one of the state's all-time great performances in what many observers judge the greatest high school game in Texas history. Spike Dykes began his nationally famous coaching career in the ranks as a Texas high school football coach. [1] He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). She continued her education with two years of undergraduate studies at Northwestern University and then graduated . Because that was that the biggest stage of our career. A museum was opened in Waco to house the hall of fame in 1993. Streety was inducted into the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) Hall of Honor in 1999, received the THSCA Tom Landry award in 2003 and was inducted into the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame in 2015. The site navigation utilizes arrow, enter, escape, and space bar key commands. And yet it all played out better than he could have hoped. At Texas, Brackens was a three-time first-team All-Southwest Conference selection from 1993-95, a consensus first-team All-American in 1995, and an honorable mention All-American in 1994. The Texas Baseball Hall of Fame along with Cranks Rooters & Fans are bringing back those first days of big league ball in the Bayou City, and we invite you to join in the fun! WEST Khi Ritchies final shot hung on the rim for a tantalizing second, then curled into the basket and sent a delighted roar from the Loren. An All-American and all-state defensive end at 3A Fairfield High School, Brackens was a two-way standout who also spent time at fullback and tight end on offense. Region VII Athletic Administrator of the Year, he was inducted into the Texas High School Athletic Directors Association Hall of Honor in 2015. In addition to those honors, McCoy claimed the Maxwell Award (nation's top player), AT&T Player of the Year, Davey O'Brien Award (nation's top QB), Manning Award (nation's top QB) and Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award (nation's top QB) as a senior in 2009. In 2009, Brown was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame . Around the NFL Staff. There were a lot of prayers. Places where Gods grandeur overwhelms you. By: Patrick Damp/KDKA-TV. Bosh was drafted fourth overall in the 2003 NBA Draft by the Toronto Raptors and spent six years with the Miami Heat (2010'-16). They are just a few of the inaugural class of the HISD Athletic Hall of Honor. I had a lot of great mentors, Rhodes said. We are proud and, honored to recognize this deserving group., Caldwell earned 13 letters and was a standout in football and baseball before graduating from Mission High in 1967.