Famous people from your 3A town...

[Looking4number8]

I started to reply to this on the "Gilmer has" thread but then thought it would make a good topic


Originally posted by Aesculus gilmus
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I was just looking at Brownwood's Wikipedia and saw a reference to this famous former resident.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexis_Texas

What an ass..et to your community. Do any of you know her? Dang, hate that I missed her residence here,



Other famous people with former residence in Brownwoowd are
Bob Denver, better know as Gilligan
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Denver (graduated here)

Candy Barr, one of the earliest American strippers
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candy_Barr (lived down the road from me when I was in jr high and high school, always my first stop when I was selling some thing for the school or other charity)

Fess Parker, played Daniel Boone on the TV Series
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fess_Parker (mother is burried here)

Jimmy Morris, The Rookie
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Morris (graduated here)

Paul and Paula
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_%26_Paula (went to college here when their hit was #1, at that time the female actually lived in the upstairs area of my house where my daughter and granddaughter live now.... pretty cool!)

Derwin Williams
http://www.patriots.com/alumni/index.cfm?ac=alumnibiosdetail&bio=2977 (went to school with him from 1st to 12th grade)


Shawn Hollingsworth
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HollSh20.htm (also BHS class of 79,that 2 that went pro from that '78 SC team, played for the Denver Broncos and uncle of this years starting QB Graylon Brown)

Gordon Wood
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_Wood_(American_football_coach) (most important one)

Lawence Elkins
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Elkins (still lives here)

Doug Young, once worlds strongest man
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.texasuspf.net/DOUGYOUNG.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.texasuspf.net/dougyoung.html&h=347&w=300&sz=40&tbnid=-Q29mIx8tZd8fM:&tbnh=120&tbnw=104&prev=/images%3Fq%3DDoug%2BYoung&hl=en&usg=__5PH3aCPi-M31kaKAn7hb1-Xh45A=&sa=X&ei=16BVTNejD8OB8gaphL2jBA&ved=0CCIQ9QEwAw

Bob Young, brother of Doug Young
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Young_(American_football)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlmS1porR7E
I am sure there are more but thats all I can think of for now

[SHSBulldog00]

Only ones from Sweeny you might know are football players

Elmo Wright former WR Kansas City (invented the endzone celebration)

Raymond Butler WR Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts and Seattle Seahawks (played with Steve Largent in Seattle)

Tracy Simien former LB Kansas City (multiple Pro Bowler)

Johnnie Lee Higgins current WR/Return man Oakland Raiders (making a name )

[Aesculus gilmus]

Gilmer is the birthplace of Johnny Mathis, Freddie King and Don Henley.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Mathis#Early_life

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freddie_King

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Henley

Henley was just born here because his doctor was from here. He grew up in Linden (which is halfway between here and Texarkana) and I happen to know he didn't much care for high school football and was in the Linden-Kildare band instead, which makes sense. You'll never guess what he played. Or maybe you will if you've ever heard of the Eagles.

I heard about his distaste for football when Linden-Kildare's star QB of that era, Edd Hargett (who later quarterbacked Texas A&M to an SWC title in 1967 and had a brief NFL career with the Saints, IIRC), decided to run for Congress from this area in the mid-1980s. Henley gave a LOT of money to his Dem opponent, Jim Chapman, who won.

[sTxforlife]

Sealy has Eric Dickerson and i don't know if we have anybody else

[fresh-j]

Originally posted by sTxforlife
Sealy has Eric Dickerson

That's all you need, Sealy wins! :D Lol

[Rocket]

Originally posted by fresh-j
That's all you need, Sealy wins! :D Lol

We had Giligan. Game over.

[fresh-j]

Originally posted by Rocket
We had Giligan. Game over.

2105 yards in one season.. not in high school.. not in college.. in the NFL. Game over.

[garciap77]

Originally posted by Looking4number8
I started to reply to this on the "Gilmer has" thread but then thought it would make a good topic

Dang, hate that I missed her residence here,



Other famous people with former residence in Brownwoowd are
Bob Denver, better know as Gilligan
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Denver (graduated here)

Candy Barr, one of the earliest American strippers
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candy_Barr (lived down the road from me when I was in jr high and high school, always my first stop when I was selling some thing for the school or other charity)

Fess Parker, played Daniel Boone on the TV Series
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fess_Parker (mother is burried here)

Jimmy Morris, The Rookie
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Morris (graduated here)

Paul and Paula
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_%26_Paula (went to college here when their hit was #1, at that time the female actually lived in the upstairs area of my house where my daughter and granddaughter live now.... pretty cool!)

Derwin Williams
http://www.patriots.com/alumni/index.cfm?ac=alumnibiosdetail&bio=2977 (went to school with him from 1st to 12th grade)


Shawn Hollingsworth
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HollSh20.htm (also BHS class of 79,that 2 that went pro from that '78 SC team, played for the Denver Broncos and uncle of this years starting QB Graylon Brown)

Gordon Wood
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_Wood_(American_football_coach) (most important one)

Lawence Elkins
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Elkins (still lives here)

Doug Young, once worlds strongest man
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.texasuspf.net/DOUGYOUNG.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.texasuspf.net/dougyoung.html&h=347&w=300&sz=40&tbnid=-Q29mIx8tZd8fM:&tbnh=120&tbnw=104&prev=/images%3Fq%3DDoug%2BYoung&hl=en&usg=__5PH3aCPi-M31kaKAn7hb1-Xh45A=&sa=X&ei=16BVTNejD8OB8gaphL2jBA&ved=0CCIQ9QEwAw

Bob Young, brother of Doug Young
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Young_(American_football)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlmS1porR7E
I am sure there are more but thats all I can think of for now


:eek: :eek: :eek:

Let me help you:

Rodney Davis, A.K.A. "Rocket" (Number One Lion Fan-second most important one)
http://brownwoodlions.com/

:)

[navscanmaster]

Clay Condrey - Pitcher Minnesota Twins. Won a WS ring with Phillies.

Frank Hamer - Tracked and killed Bonnie and Clyde.

Oscar Wyatt - Infamous oilman from Iraq Oil for Food Scandal.

R. Bowen Loftin - Current President of Texas A&M Unversity.

Mance Lipscomb - Famous Blues Artist from 60's era.

Chuck Norris - Would rush for 2106 yards if needed! End of thread.

;)

[87 TIGER]

The first 2 I can think of:

Ken Cockrell: Nasa space program. Ken was on at least 3 shuttle flights if not more.

Lee Roy Caffey : Linebacker played at A&M, NFL with Green Bay played for Vince Lombardi and played in Superbowl I and the infamous "Ice Bowl" also played for Tom Landry in Superbowl VI he has 3 superbowl rings.

[bigwood33]

L48, I sure wouldn't arm wrestle you over it but I think Fess Parker was from Zephyr. I will add 2 names to your famous people from the Brownwood area. Katherine Anne Porter was born, raised and buried at Indian Creek (just outside Brownwood). She didn not live her adult life there and was a part of the Greenwich Village artist society of the early 1900's and later won a Pulitzer Prize. The other name that I will add is Robert E. Howard. He was raised between Brownwood and Cross Plains and was the creator of Conan the Barbarian.

[Old Tiger]

Well in my town we have 87 Tiger and myself.

[coach]

we have winfered tubbs lewis cheek and Tony Brakens....also not really famous bout we have a guy named dave davilin who travels around the world and performs basketball tricks and preaches to kids thats all i can think of

[Yoe_09]

Cameron:

Drayton McLane: Owner of the Houston Astros

Virgil Johnson: lead singer of the Velvets

Catherine Hardwicke: Directed the hit film Twilight

E.L.: rapper/producer(no idea who this is)

James Fikes: Owner of CEFCO Convenience Stores

[fresh-j]

Originally posted by Yoe_09
Catherine Hardwicke: Directed the hit film Twilight

:eek: That's actually really impressive. Lol :D

[Looking4number8]

Originally posted by bigwood33
L48, I sure wouldn't arm wrestle you over it but I think Fess Parker was from Zephyr.


Very possible, When he died earlier this year there was a write up in the paper. It just said he lived here for a while with his mom. I was not aware of any of that until then.

[sinton66]

According to wikipedia, Fess parker was born in Ft. Worth and raised on a farm near San Angelo.

[LionKing]

Originally posted by sinton66
According to wikipedia, Fess parker was born in Ft. Worth and raised on a farm near San Angelo. He did live near San Angelo for awhile, but lived around Brownwood for several years also, my mom remembered meeting him when she was young, he wasn't well known then, I believe he attended the Univ. of Texas before heading west to become a famous actor, then Vineyard/Wine Maker.

[Old Tiger]

Originally posted by sinton66
According to wikipedia, Fess parker was born in Ft. Worth and raised on a farm near San Angelo. Brownwood trying to claim something as theirs again? I don't believe it!

[zebrablue2]

Originally posted by Old Tiger
Brownwood trying to claim something as theirs again? I don't believe it!



May have camped out there 1 night, turned him into the outdoorsman:D he was!!!

[Trashman]

Fess Parker's parents lived in the Bluff View area of Brownwood. Fess Parker Sr. was the local Liquor Control Board Agent (TABC today). He bought a car from Weatherby Ford during the 50's and a picture of him with the car hung in the dealership till it closed a few years ago. How long he lived here I do not know. :tongue: :tongue: :tongue:

[steerz2010]

Brad McCoy.....
:D :D :D :D

[LH Panther Mom]

Probably Trey Hillman :thinking:

[garciap77]

We had Gordon Lenear Wood! Graduated from Wylie High School in 1934. Game over!!!!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_Wood_(American_football_coach)

[IrishTex]

Sweetwater...

Sammy Baugh, born in 1914 moved to Sweetwater at 16. First NFL player to intercept 4 passes in a game & only player to lead league in passing, punting & interceptions in same season. In Pro & College Football Halls Of Fame.

Other notables from the Big Country:


Pop Singer Jessica Simpson Born July 10, 1980 in Abilene

Paul and Paula, singers of 1960s hit "Hey, Paula," formed duo while attending Howard Payne Univ. in Brownwood.

Jeannie C. Riley "Harper Valley P.T.A.," was born Jeanne Carolyn Stephenson in Anson, TX. She made her first public performance, on her uncle's jamboree show.

Ronnie Dunn, of Brooks and Dunn, was born in Coleman and graduated from Port Isabel High School. Ronnie attended Hardin-Simmons for 2 years before transferring to Abilene Christian University.

The Gatlin Brothers spend their time playing in Branson, playing golf and supporting charities, but they always find time to make a trip to Abilene to see their parents.

Sonny West wrote 2 of Buddy Holly's biggest million seller hits, "Oh Boy" and "Rave On". Sonny moved to Abilene a few years ago.


Bob Lapham A member of "The Picks" who backed Buddy Holly in 1957 on "The Chirping Crickets" album while Bob was at Texas Tech. Bob is retired from the Reporter-News & lives in Abilene.

Lyn Collins born in Abilene, Texas on June 12 1948, Lyn was the principal voice of the James Brown Revue

Lee Roy Parnell Born Dec 21, 1956, in Abilene, Tx, & raised on a ranch near Stephenville, Tx.

Los Lonely Boys Henry, JoJo and Ringo, three brothers from Snyder & San Angelo


Grant Turner - Born May 17, 1912 Abilene, Attended Hardin-Simmons. The Voice Of The Grande Ole Opry. He Was Inducted Into The Country Music Hall Of Fame (As A Non-Performer) In 1981. Grant died October 19, 1991.


Mason Williams Acclaimed Classical Guitarist born in Abilene, Texas in 1938


Terry Noland born in Abilene, Texas in 1938 moved to Lubbock as a child and went to school with Buddy Holly


Caryl Mack Parker Country Singer born in Abilene and attended ACU


Ronna Reeves, a promising singer in the 1990s. She won the Little Miss Big Spring competition at age eight and was a regular on the Statler Bros. Show for several years.


Rockabilly singer Royce Porter was born April 1, 1939 in Sweetwater

Raymond Bynum founded the 1st high school marching band in Texas, Abilene High, and taught at McMurry University

Janie Fricke's Husband grew up in Abilene at attended Cooper HS

Texas Music Singer Aaron Watson lives in Abilene.

Slim Willet, musician, DJ Hall of Fame and host of the original Big State Jamboree in Abilene

Joe Ammons, former drummer for Texas Country Band Cooder Graw, grew up in Haskell and is a cousin of Texas Gov. Rick Perry.

Holly Dunn was born and raised in San Antonio attended Abilene Christian University. Her 1986 self penned tribute to her dad, Daddy's Hands, put her on the Country Music map.


Sonny Throckmorton is a famous songwriter who has penned tunes like Merle Haggard's "The Way I Am," and numerous other #1 hits. Sonny lives between Coleman and Brownwood


Tommy Overstreet was born on Sept 10, 1937, in Oklahoma City While at the University of Texas, he played clubs under the name Tommy Dean From Abilene.


Dean Beard, from Coleman had a band called "The Crew Cats" and also played with "The Champs" who had the popular song, "Tequila". Dean is now deceased.


Darren Kozelsky is from Ballinger and went to ASU. Darren is tearing up the Texas Music Charts


The Hogg Maulies are one of the hot new groups in Texas Music. They are from Rotan, Tx.

Kathy Westmoreland - back up singer to Elvis Presley, he even names her on some of his taped live concerts.

FAMOUS SPORTS PEOPLE


Legendary Coach Gordon Wood 1914-2003 was born in Abilene, Texas, played at Hardin Simmons and coached all around West Texas


Rogers Hornsby Born: April 27, 1896, in Winters National Baseball Hall of Fame


April won Ms Bikini USA in 2008 and was runner-up the Universe. April lives just West of Abilene and is a fitness trainer


Colt McCoy, former Jim Ned and Texas Longhorns QB was drafted by the Cleveland Browns

Jody Dean, public address announcer for the Dallas Cowboys attended Abilene Christian University


John Lackey - Pitcher 2002 World Series Champion Anaheim Angel


Greg Maddux, pitcher for the Chicago Cubs was born in San Angelo


Ray Berry attended Cooper High and played pro football for the Minnesota Vikings. He still lives in Abilene


Sammy Baugh, born in 1914 moved to Sweetwater at 16. First NFL player to intercept 4 passes in a game & only player to lead league in passing, punting & interceptions in same season. In Pro & College Football Halls Of Fame.


Chip Townsend Founder/Chief Instructor TEAM CHIP Tae Kwon Do Centers - 5th Dan Black Belt - 11 ISKA World Titles - ISKA 04 & 05 Ultmate World Breaker Champion


Glyn Ann Townsend 4th Dan Black Belt Team Chip 2005 Women's Overall Grand Champion of Ultimate Board-Breaking.


Jim Parmer, of Abilene, played Running Back for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1948 to 1956 including setting team and league records at the time.


EJ Holub, a member of the College Football and the Kansas City Chieft Halls of Fame, is the son-in-law of Jim Parmer


Bubba Franks, TE for the Green Bay Packers grew up in Big Spring


Ken Blackman, born in Abilene, played Guard for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers


Jack Mildren, born Oct 1949 in Kingsville graduated from Cooper High School in 1968. Famed QB for OU, played pro ball for Baltimore and in Oklahoma Sports Hall Of Fame.


Spike Dykes coached High School Teams in Big Spring and Coahoma along with a long tenure at Texas Tech


David Terrell, Cornerback for the Washington Redskins grew up and played ball in Sweetwater


Glynn Gregory of Abilene, played football for SMU and in 61-62 for the Cowboys

Cory Aldridge Graduated from Abilene Cooper in 1997 and was drafted by the Atlanta Braves

Dominic Rhodes, a Running Back for the Indianapolis Colts attended Cooper High School. He resides in Abilene, Tex.

Trevor Brazile formerly of Anson, Tx 2002/2003 PRCA World Champion All Around Cowboy


Terry Orr, former tight end for UT and the Washington Redskins graduated from Cooper. Terry played in the 1988 and 1992 Superbowls.

Clyde "Bulldog" Turner, played for Hardin-Simmons and then the Chicago Bears 1940-1952, had his number retired and is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Justin Snow, Long Snapper for Indianapolis Colts & Cooper. Lives in Abilene


Phil Lombardi, born in Abilene, was Drafted by the New York Yankees in the 3rd round of the 1981 amateur draft.


Dave Johnson Born in Abilene, was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 5th round of the 1967 amateur draft and went to Manage. He threw the last out in the 1969 World Series.

More Baseball Players born in Abilene

Bill Shores was born May 26, 1904 in Abilene, TX

Bill Gilbreth, former ACU baseball coach, was born in Abilene and was Drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 3rd round of the 1969 amateur draft.

WWE Wrestling Superstar Bradshaw was born in Sweetwater


Chuck Harrison, born in Abilene was Signed by the Houston Colt .45's as an amateur free agent in 1963 and played for the Astros and the Royals


Jim Hall Creator of the legendary Chaparral sports cars, Jim was born in Abilene, Texas, in 1935.


Grady Little Former manager of the Boston Red Sox was born in Abilene.


Former ACU defensive back Danieal Manning became the first ACU player drafted into the NFL in 21 years. He was the 10th pick in the second round by the Chicago Bears in the 2006 NFL Draft.


David Johnson was a pitcher for the Atlanta Braves in the early 90’s and now lives in Abilene.


Danny Briggsborn in Abilene, he is one of 2003's newest members of the PGA tour


Trudy Ireland Pro Award winning body builder born in Abilene, Texas, on February 20, 1957.


Pro Golfer Bob Estes, was born in Graham, Texas and lives here in Abilene.


Rodeo clown, Quail Dobbs, of Coahoma, retired July 26, 1998 at the Cheyenne Rodeo after 28 consecutive years & 35 years in the business.


Kirk Rogers, who played football for Hardin-Simmons, also played pro football for Kansas City as well as in Canada and in Europe


Pro Golfer Charles Coody is in the Top 31 on the all time money list


Lance Barrow graduated from ACU in 1978. 1997 coordinating producer of golf for CBS Sports and 7 time Emmy Award winner. Lance became a producer at CBS in 1994, working on Super Bowls, Winter Olympics and other major events.


Bob Harrison was raised in Stamford where he lives today. I'm told he played Pro Football. My buddy Kody knows more about him.



Abilene Christian University Graduates have participated in every Olympic game since 1984


Bobby Morrow went to ACU and was the first American man in 20 years to win gold in 100m & 200m (56 Olympics)



Hall of Fame WR- Don Maynard From Colorado City


Cody Lambert, who lives in Merkel, is in the PBR Ring Of Honor.


Dr. Charlie Johnson played football for the Denver Broncos and Cleveland Browns. 1954 graduate of Big Spring High School. He has a PHd in Nuclear Physics.


Ken Coffee of Big Spring played for the Redskins out of Texas A&I in the late 80's early 90's. .


Ernest Park attended Wylie HS and McMurry. Drafted by the San Diego Chargers and played for Denver, Miami and Cincinatti. He now lives in Clyde.


"The Mad Bomber" Clint Longley Staubach's backup in 74-75. He completed a last-minute 50 yard winning TD to Drew Pearson Thanksgiving Day against the Redskins. He also played ball for ACU.


Bob Lilly Born July 26 1939, in Olney, Texas. 1st ever draft pick for the Dallas Cowboys. In the Cowboys Ring of Honor. Hall of Fame in 1980.
Kevin Robinzine, sprinter and gold medal winner 1988 Summer olympics 1600 meter relay. Abilene High grad


Don the LAWMAN Slatton former pro wrestler


Jeff Ireland, Cooper class of 1988. Former scout for Dallas Cowboys. GM of Miami Dolphins in 2008


Billy Olson - 11 time World Record Holder in Pole Vault - lives and works in Abilene


TV/FILM/STAGE

Steve Bland, wrangler, expert horseman and wrangler for "The Alamo," "Secondhand Lions" "Grand Champion" and other movies Steve passed away.


Del Shores was Born December 3, 1957 in Winters. Hollywood Actor, Writer, Producer and Director


Brad Maule was born October 11 in Rotan. Brad is an actor on General Hospital, a regular at the Rehab Telethon and his parents live in Camp Springs.


Powers Boothe born June 1, 1948 Snyder, Texas.


1997 Midland Lee graduate and former high school quarterback David Smith also played baseball for McMurry University and is featured on Fox TVs Joe Millionaire


Audie Murphy was from Kingston, Tx. In 1996 the Tx Legislature officially designated his birthday, June 20th, as Audie Murphy Day.


Ann Wedgeworth was born January 21, 1935 in Abilene. Ann starred on Three's Company and in Steel Magnolias


Cory Kreig born in Abilene and featured on the VH1 show Bands On The Run


Paige Moss grew up in Abilene. Her grandmother, Naomi Mayfield, lives in Roby. Currently starring on the new ABC sitcom, It's All Relative.


Charlene Holt born in Abilene, she was a beauty queen and actress from mid 50s to mid 60s.


Tex Cobb was born May 7, 1950 in Abilene. Cobb's big-budget films have included "The Golden Child" (1985), "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective" (1994) and "Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult" (1994).


JB Cook lived in Abilene while in fourth grade, and lived several other places before returning to attend Abilene High School and Hardin-Simmons University. Producer/writer for Fox sitcom "King of the Hill"


Fess Parker was born in Ft. Worth and attended Hardin Simmons University


Dean Nolan, Hardin Simmons grad, was in the original Broadway cast of Mama Mia


Cris Judd, born in August 15, 1969 in Abilene is an award winning dancer and Choreographer. Was married to Jennifer Lopez.


Dan Blocker, who played Hoss Cartwright on Bonanza, went to Hardin-Simmons.


Ty O'Neil from Abilene was in the Mighty Ducks movies


Coby Archa, born in Abilene, was on the CBS Reality Show - Survivor Palau


Abilene native Paydin LoPachin, born Jan 18, 1988, plays "Tennis Girl" in movie "All the Kings Men" with Jude Law, Kate Winslet and Sean Penn.


Victor Aaron Played Ulzana in the Movie "Geronimo"....From Abilene, died in car crash in L.A


Actor Pedro Gonzalez who was John Waynes sidekick in over a dozen movies


Nelson Coates - Production Designer and filmographer. Abilene native and ACU Grad.


Victor Aaron, actor, played the part of an indian, most notably in the movie Geronimo with actor Jason Patrick.


Sworn in as the state's 47th governor on December 21, 2000, Rick Perry was elected to a four-year term on November 5, 2002. A fifth generation Texan, Governor Perry hails from around Haskell, where farming, ranching and public service run in his family.

A.C. Greene, born in Abilene, Texas, was an author of twenty books. He has been a newspaper editor and university professor, and has worked in both television and radio.


Diane Stanley, born in Abilene, is received the Washington Post/Children's Book Guild Nonfiction Award.



Bill Cauble and Cifford Tinnert of Albany Cowboy Cook's were born and raised in Albany Tx. They have a Cook book BBQ BISKETS and BEANS. It is all over the world and they do many catering jobs


Author, Speaker and Oprah's boyfriend, Steadman Graham attended Hardin-Simmons University where he played basketball.


Anny Nantandy was born in Abilene, TX in 1927. She is a painter, muralist, sculptor, printmaker, draftsman and poet.


Megan Ewing born in Abilene and raised in Brady, Megan is a top model in the fashion industry.


Charles Passel, long time Abilene resident, helped create the Wind Chill Factor. Passel went on an Antarctic expedition from 1939 to 1941 to study the effects of wind and temperature.

Brad Braune, a renowned western painter, was born in Abilene, Texas in 1951 and lived there until he was 13


Nathan White born in Abilene, Texas, the second oldest of eight brothers and sisters. He was a 1991 graduate of Cooper High School. Nathan made World news when his plane was shot down and killed over Iraq.



The oldest living triplets are Faith, Hope, and Charity Cardwell were born in Sweetwater, Texas on May 18, 1899. Faith died at age 95 years and 137 days, in October of 1994, Charity passed away in 1995, and Hope in 1997.

[crabman]

Very few people know the name Mason Williams but there is probably not a person alive who has not heard this song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Z9nl3T31wI

[bobcat4life]

G.A. Moore-winningest coach is THSF history
Anthony Lynn-played at Texas Tech and in the NFL for a few years
Craig James-member of the SMU "pony express" and running back for the NE Patriots. Also college football analyst for ESPN. His sons graduated from here in 2007 and 2009
Bill Elliott-played college football and drafted by the Chicago bears. And he was an extra in the film "the Replacements" before becoming a coach here

[Trashman]

Irish, I didn't see Wilbert Montgomery the running back of the Philadelphia Eagles during the late 70's. I think he was an ACU grad.

[LE Dad]

Originally posted by IrishTex
Sweetwater...

Sammy Baugh, born in 1914 moved to Sweetwater at 16. First NFL player to intercept 4 passes in a game & only player to lead league in passing, punting & interceptions in same season. In Pro & College Football Halls Of Fame.

Other notables from the Big Country:


Pop Singer Jessica Simpson Born July 10, 1980 in Abilene

Paul and Paula, singers of 1960s hit "Hey, Paula," formed duo while attending Howard Payne Univ. in Brownwood.

Jeannie C. Riley "Harper Valley P.T.A.," was born Jeanne Carolyn Stephenson in Anson, TX. She made her first public performance, on her uncle's jamboree show.

Ronnie Dunn, of Brooks and Dunn, was born in Coleman and graduated from Port Isabel High School. Ronnie attended Hardin-Simmons for 2 years before transferring to Abilene Christian University.

The Gatlin Brothers spend their time playing in Branson, playing golf and supporting charities, but they always find time to make a trip to Abilene to see their parents.

Sonny West wrote 2 of Buddy Holly's biggest million seller hits, "Oh Boy" and "Rave On". Sonny moved to Abilene a few years ago.


Bob Lapham A member of "The Picks" who backed Buddy Holly in 1957 on "The Chirping Crickets" album while Bob was at Texas Tech. Bob is retired from the Reporter-News & lives in Abilene.

Lyn Collins born in Abilene, Texas on June 12 1948, Lyn was the principal voice of the James Brown Revue

Lee Roy Parnell Born Dec 21, 1956, in Abilene, Tx, & raised on a ranch near Stephenville, Tx.

Los Lonely Boys Henry, JoJo and Ringo, three brothers from Snyder & San Angelo


Grant Turner - Born May 17, 1912 Abilene, Attended Hardin-Simmons. The Voice Of The Grande Ole Opry. He Was Inducted Into The Country Music Hall Of Fame (As A Non-Performer) In 1981. Grant died October 19, 1991.


Mason Williams Acclaimed Classical Guitarist born in Abilene, Texas in 1938


Terry Noland born in Abilene, Texas in 1938 moved to Lubbock as a child and went to school with Buddy Holly


Caryl Mack Parker Country Singer born in Abilene and attended ACU


Ronna Reeves, a promising singer in the 1990s. She won the Little Miss Big Spring competition at age eight and was a regular on the Statler Bros. Show for several years.


Rockabilly singer Royce Porter was born April 1, 1939 in Sweetwater

Raymond Bynum founded the 1st high school marching band in Texas, Abilene High, and taught at McMurry University

Janie Fricke's Husband grew up in Abilene at attended Cooper HS

Texas Music Singer Aaron Watson lives in Abilene.

Slim Willet, musician, DJ Hall of Fame and host of the original Big State Jamboree in Abilene

Joe Ammons, former drummer for Texas Country Band Cooder Graw, grew up in Haskell and is a cousin of Texas Gov. Rick Perry.

Holly Dunn was born and raised in San Antonio attended Abilene Christian University. Her 1986 self penned tribute to her dad, Daddy's Hands, put her on the Country Music map.


Sonny Throckmorton is a famous songwriter who has penned tunes like Merle Haggard's "The Way I Am," and numerous other #1 hits. Sonny lives between Coleman and Brownwood


Tommy Overstreet was born on Sept 10, 1937, in Oklahoma City While at the University of Texas, he played clubs under the name Tommy Dean From Abilene.


Dean Beard, from Coleman had a band called "The Crew Cats" and also played with "The Champs" who had the popular song, "Tequila". Dean is now deceased.


Darren Kozelsky is from Ballinger and went to ASU. Darren is tearing up the Texas Music Charts


The Hogg Maulies are one of the hot new groups in Texas Music. They are from Rotan, Tx.

Kathy Westmoreland - back up singer to Elvis Presley, he even names her on some of his taped live concerts.

FAMOUS SPORTS PEOPLE


Legendary Coach Gordon Wood 1914-2003 was born in Abilene, Texas, played at Hardin Simmons and coached all around West Texas


Rogers Hornsby Born: April 27, 1896, in Winters National Baseball Hall of Fame


April won Ms Bikini USA in 2008 and was runner-up the Universe. April lives just West of Abilene and is a fitness trainer


Colt McCoy, former Jim Ned and Texas Longhorns QB was drafted by the Cleveland Browns

Jody Dean, public address announcer for the Dallas Cowboys attended Abilene Christian University


John Lackey - Pitcher 2002 World Series Champion Anaheim Angel


Greg Maddux, pitcher for the Chicago Cubs was born in San Angelo


Ray Berry attended Cooper High and played pro football for the Minnesota Vikings. He still lives in Abilene


Sammy Baugh, born in 1914 moved to Sweetwater at 16. First NFL player to intercept 4 passes in a game & only player to lead league in passing, punting & interceptions in same season. In Pro & College Football Halls Of Fame.


Chip Townsend Founder/Chief Instructor TEAM CHIP Tae Kwon Do Centers - 5th Dan Black Belt - 11 ISKA World Titles - ISKA 04 & 05 Ultmate World Breaker Champion


Glyn Ann Townsend 4th Dan Black Belt Team Chip 2005 Women's Overall Grand Champion of Ultimate Board-Breaking.


Jim Parmer, of Abilene, played Running Back for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1948 to 1956 including setting team and league records at the time.


EJ Holub, a member of the College Football and the Kansas City Chieft Halls of Fame, is the son-in-law of Jim Parmer


Bubba Franks, TE for the Green Bay Packers grew up in Big Spring


Ken Blackman, born in Abilene, played Guard for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers


Jack Mildren, born Oct 1949 in Kingsville graduated from Cooper High School in 1968. Famed QB for OU, played pro ball for Baltimore and in Oklahoma Sports Hall Of Fame.


Spike Dykes coached High School Teams in Big Spring and Coahoma along with a long tenure at Texas Tech


David Terrell, Cornerback for the Washington Redskins grew up and played ball in Sweetwater


Glynn Gregory of Abilene, played football for SMU and in 61-62 for the Cowboys

Cory Aldridge Graduated from Abilene Cooper in 1997 and was drafted by the Atlanta Braves

Dominic Rhodes, a Running Back for the Indianapolis Colts attended Cooper High School. He resides in Abilene, Tex.

Trevor Brazile formerly of Anson, Tx 2002/2003 PRCA World Champion All Around Cowboy


Terry Orr, former tight end for UT and the Washington Redskins graduated from Cooper. Terry played in the 1988 and 1992 Superbowls.

Clyde "Bulldog" Turner, played for Hardin-Simmons and then the Chicago Bears 1940-1952, had his number retired and is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Justin Snow, Long Snapper for Indianapolis Colts & Cooper. Lives in Abilene


Phil Lombardi, born in Abilene, was Drafted by the New York Yankees in the 3rd round of the 1981 amateur draft.


Dave Johnson Born in Abilene, was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 5th round of the 1967 amateur draft and went to Manage. He threw the last out in the 1969 World Series.

More Baseball Players born in Abilene

Bill Shores was born May 26, 1904 in Abilene, TX

Bill Gilbreth, former ACU baseball coach, was born in Abilene and was Drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 3rd round of the 1969 amateur draft.

WWE Wrestling Superstar Bradshaw was born in Sweetwater


Chuck Harrison, born in Abilene was Signed by the Houston Colt .45's as an amateur free agent in 1963 and played for the Astros and the Royals


Jim Hall Creator of the legendary Chaparral sports cars, Jim was born in Abilene, Texas, in 1935.


Grady Little Former manager of the Boston Red Sox was born in Abilene.


Former ACU defensive back Danieal Manning became the first ACU player drafted into the NFL in 21 years. He was the 10th pick in the second round by the Chicago Bears in the 2006 NFL Draft.


David Johnson was a pitcher for the Atlanta Braves in the early 90s and now lives in Abilene.


Danny Briggsborn in Abilene, he is one of 2003's newest members of the PGA tour


Trudy Ireland Pro Award winning body builder born in Abilene, Texas, on February 20, 1957.


Pro Golfer Bob Estes, was born in Graham, Texas and lives here in Abilene.


Rodeo clown, Quail Dobbs, of Coahoma, retired July 26, 1998 at the Cheyenne Rodeo after 28 consecutive years & 35 years in the business.


Kirk Rogers, who played football for Hardin-Simmons, also played pro football for Kansas City as well as in Canada and in Europe


Pro Golfer Charles Coody is in the Top 31 on the all time money list


Lance Barrow graduated from ACU in 1978. 1997 coordinating producer of golf for CBS Sports and 7 time Emmy Award winner. Lance became a producer at CBS in 1994, working on Super Bowls, Winter Olympics and other major events.


Bob Harrison was raised in Stamford where he lives today. I'm told he played Pro Football. My buddy Kody knows more about him.



Abilene Christian University Graduates have participated in every Olympic game since 1984


Bobby Morrow went to ACU and was the first American man in 20 years to win gold in 100m & 200m (56 Olympics)



Hall of Fame WR- Don Maynard From Colorado City


Cody Lambert, who lives in Merkel, is in the PBR Ring Of Honor.


Dr. Charlie Johnson played football for the Denver Broncos and Cleveland Browns. 1954 graduate of Big Spring High School. He has a PHd in Nuclear Physics.


Ken Coffee of Big Spring played for the Redskins out of Texas A&I in the late 80's early 90's. .


Ernest Park attended Wylie HS and McMurry. Drafted by the San Diego Chargers and played for Denver, Miami and Cincinatti. He now lives in Clyde.


"The Mad Bomber" Clint Longley Staubach's backup in 74-75. He completed a last-minute 50 yard winning TD to Drew Pearson Thanksgiving Day against the Redskins. He also played ball for ACU.


Bob Lilly Born July 26 1939, in Olney, Texas. 1st ever draft pick for the Dallas Cowboys. In the Cowboys Ring of Honor. Hall of Fame in 1980.
Kevin Robinzine, sprinter and gold medal winner 1988 Summer olympics 1600 meter relay. Abilene High grad


Don the LAWMAN Slatton former pro wrestler


Jeff Ireland, Cooper class of 1988. Former scout for Dallas Cowboys. GM of Miami Dolphins in 2008


Billy Olson - 11 time World Record Holder in Pole Vault - lives and works in Abilene


TV/FILM/STAGE

Steve Bland, wrangler, expert horseman and wrangler for "The Alamo," "Secondhand Lions" "Grand Champion" and other movies Steve passed away.


Del Shores was Born December 3, 1957 in Winters. Hollywood Actor, Writer, Producer and Director


Brad Maule was born October 11 in Rotan. Brad is an actor on General Hospital, a regular at the Rehab Telethon and his parents live in Camp Springs.


Powers Boothe born June 1, 1948 Snyder, Texas.


1997 Midland Lee graduate and former high school quarterback David Smith also played baseball for McMurry University and is featured on Fox TVs Joe Millionaire


Audie Murphy was from Kingston, Tx. In 1996 the Tx Legislature officially designated his birthday, June 20th, as Audie Murphy Day.


Ann Wedgeworth was born January 21, 1935 in Abilene. Ann starred on Three's Company and in Steel Magnolias


Cory Kreig born in Abilene and featured on the VH1 show Bands On The Run


Paige Moss grew up in Abilene. Her grandmother, Naomi Mayfield, lives in Roby. Currently starring on the new ABC sitcom, It's All Relative.


Charlene Holt born in Abilene, she was a beauty queen and actress from mid 50s to mid 60s.


Tex Cobb was born May 7, 1950 in Abilene. Cobb's big-budget films have included "The Golden Child" (1985), "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective" (1994) and "Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult" (1994).


JB Cook lived in Abilene while in fourth grade, and lived several other places before returning to attend Abilene High School and Hardin-Simmons University. Producer/writer for Fox sitcom "King of the Hill"


Fess Parker was born in Ft. Worth and attended Hardin Simmons University


Dean Nolan, Hardin Simmons grad, was in the original Broadway cast of Mama Mia


Cris Judd, born in August 15, 1969 in Abilene is an award winning dancer and Choreographer. Was married to Jennifer Lopez.


Dan Blocker, who played Hoss Cartwright on Bonanza, went to Hardin-Simmons.


Ty O'Neil from Abilene was in the Mighty Ducks movies


Coby Archa, born in Abilene, was on the CBS Reality Show - Survivor Palau


Abilene native Paydin LoPachin, born Jan 18, 1988, plays "Tennis Girl" in movie "All the Kings Men" with Jude Law, Kate Winslet and Sean Penn.


Victor Aaron Played Ulzana in the Movie "Geronimo"....From Abilene, died in car crash in L.A


Actor Pedro Gonzalez who was John Waynes sidekick in over a dozen movies


Nelson Coates - Production Designer and filmographer. Abilene native and ACU Grad.


Victor Aaron, actor, played the part of an indian, most notably in the movie Geronimo with actor Jason Patrick.


Sworn in as the state's 47th governor on December 21, 2000, Rick Perry was elected to a four-year term on November 5, 2002. A fifth generation Texan, Governor Perry hails from around Haskell, where farming, ranching and public service run in his family.

A.C. Greene, born in Abilene, Texas, was an author of twenty books. He has been a newspaper editor and university professor, and has worked in both television and radio.


Diane Stanley, born in Abilene, is received the Washington Post/Children's Book Guild Nonfiction Award.



Bill Cauble and Cifford Tinnert of Albany Cowboy Cook's were born and raised in Albany Tx. They have a Cook book BBQ BISKETS and BEANS. It is all over the world and they do many catering jobs


Author, Speaker and Oprah's boyfriend, Steadman Graham attended Hardin-Simmons University where he played basketball.


Anny Nantandy was born in Abilene, TX in 1927. She is a painter, muralist, sculptor, printmaker, draftsman and poet.


Megan Ewing born in Abilene and raised in Brady, Megan is a top model in the fashion industry.


Charles Passel, long time Abilene resident, helped create the Wind Chill Factor. Passel went on an Antarctic expedition from 1939 to 1941 to study the effects of wind and temperature.

Brad Braune, a renowned western painter, was born in Abilene, Texas in 1951 and lived there until he was 13


Nathan White born in Abilene, Texas, the second oldest of eight brothers and sisters. He was a 1991 graduate of Cooper High School. Nathan made World news when his plane was shot down and killed over Iraq.



The oldest living triplets are Faith, Hope, and Charity Cardwell were born in Sweetwater, Texas on May 18, 1899. Faith died at age 95 years and 137 days, in October of 1994, Charity passed away in 1995, and Hope in 1997. I went through Abilene, watch a football game in Sweetwater and saw a sign for S'ville so that should qualify me for you expansive list.:D

[Looking4number8]

Originally posted by Trashman
Irish, I didn't see Wilbert Montgomery the running back of the Philadelphia Eagles during the late 70's. I think he was an ACU grad.

That's right, and his little brother (cant remember his first name) was coaching at Brownwood Jr High while Wilber was playing for the Eagles. He played a little pro ball but did not have near the sucess as his brother... also he was not the best coach, got in a little trouble while coaching here.

[MUSTANG69]

Emory Bellard was the head football coach in Ingleside during the 1950"s.:D

[bwdlionfan]

Originally posted by bigwood33
L48, I sure wouldn't arm wrestle you over it but I think Fess Parker was from Zephyr. I will add 2 names to your famous people from the Brownwood area. Katherine Anne Porter was born, raised and buried at Indian Creek (just outside Brownwood). She didn not live her adult life there and was a part of the Greenwich Village artist society of the early 1900's and later won a Pulitzer Prize. The other name that I will add is Robert E. Howard. He was raised between Brownwood and Cross Plains and was the creator of Conan the Barbarian.

Robert E Howard is buried in Bwood

[STANG RED]

http://lonestarstomp.blogspot.com/2010/04/boppin-in-sweetwater.html

The number of artists to have come out of Sweetwater is slim. It might or might not include Starday hillbilly Buddy Shaw ("Don't Sweep That Dirt On Me", "No More"... both high on the Westex want list). But the short list definitely includes the prolific Elmer Ray Doggett and Royce Porter.

Like so many other kids Royce Porter tuned in to the Louisiana Hayride Saturday after Saturday to get an earful of Elvis. In June of 1955 Elvis played his first and only gig in the town of Sweetwater and I have little doubt that Royce and his buddy Ray were both there, mesmerized by the greasy headed kid from Memphis. And not too long after graduating high school, inspired by the success of the new star Louisiana Hayride the pair of Sweetwater boys lit out for the Houston area where they quickly got caught up with the infamous Bennie Hess. Doggett cut a couple of singles for Bennie's new rock n' roll label Spade, debuting in 1956 with the rocker "Go Go Heart". Royce followed a few months later with the moody hiccupin' shuffler "A Woman Can Make You Blue". It was while touring Texas radio stations and promoting their own Spade releases that they met Mr. Pappy Dailey of Starday records.

Since the 70s Royce Porter has racked up a nice string of hits for himself. Most famous of the bunch is the huge 80s classic "Ocean Front Property", on which Porter carries a third of the songwriting. Thirty-three percent of a George Strait tune is a nice chunka change.

It Ain't Cool to Be Crazy About You
Performed by: George Strait
Written by: Dean Dillon; Royce Porter

What's Going on in Your World
Performed by: David Ball; George Strait
Written by: David Chamberlain; Royce Porter; Red Stegall

Song Name: (Without You) What Do I Do with Me
Artist Name: Tanya Tucker
Album: The Very Best of Tanya Tucker
Songwriter(s): David Chamberlain, David Lewis, Royce Porter

[Phantom Stang]

Former WWE champion John Layfield aka "Bradshaw" & "JBL" was born and raised in Sweetwater.

[LE Dad]

Texarkana
Parnelli Jones- Indy 500 and Baja 1000 winner

Bill Rogers- British Open winner

Eddie Matthews- MLB Hall of Fame 3rd baseman

Pocket Full of Rocks- Christian band

Pilotdrift- Indie band

Colin Ray- Country

Tracy Lawrence- Country

Jeff Keith- lead singer Tesla

Truman Arnold- Founder of Road Runner Stores TAC Air and Century Bank.

Jim Yates- Founder of E-Z Mart


Craig Monroe- MLB outfielder

Miller Barber- PGA golfer

Corrine Griffith- silent film star, married Washington Redskins owner George Marshall.

Ronny and Donny Sparks- PBR bull fighting National Champions

Scott Joplin- composer whos rag music can be heard on ice cream trucks across the US.

[87 TIGER]

LE dad wins , lead singer of Tesla!!

[mwrams]

Mineral Wells: Home of:

Alvin Garrett- Washington Redskins...The one Howard Cosell called a little monkey

Richard Richie-Texas A&I 46 straight wins 3 national Championships. College Football Hall of Fame

Frankie Bevers- Highland Park legendary coach

Aubrey Huff- Major League Baseball player- San Francisco Giants

Casey James- American Idol semi Finalist

Richard Stewart- Founder of Chicken E

Edward Nelson- Bay City Black Cats legendary Coach

[AP Panther Fan]

Originally posted by MUSTANG69
Emory Bellard was the head football coach in Ingleside during the 1950"s.:D

But he was from Aransas Pass.:D

[MUSTANG69]

Originally posted by AP Panther Fan
But he was from Aransas Pass.:D

But he knew where to coach!:D

[eagles_victory]

We got people on this thread claiming people as their own because they used a public restroom in their city one time.

Ice Cube's tour bus was in Fairfield and the Fergie ate at our Burger King does that mean we can claim them?

[eagles_victory]

Originally posted by coach
...also not really famous bout we have a guy named dave davilin who travels around the world and performs basketball tricks and preaches to kids thats all i can think of That guys a joke. Im more famous than he is.

[oldtownag]

Must have a Wikipedia page to make the list!

Entertainment:

Jim Reeves (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Reeves)

Tex Ritter (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tex_Ritter)

Linda Davis (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linda_Davis)

Brandon Rhyder (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brandon_Rhyder)

Football:

John Booty (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Booty)

Audray McMillian (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audray_McMillian)

Bud Marshall (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bud_Marshall)

[HEMOTOXIC]

Originally posted by navscanmaster
Clay Condrey - Pitcher Minnesota Twins. Won. a WS ring with Phillies.

Frank Hamer - Tracked and killed Bonnie and Clyde.

Oscar Wyatt - Infamous oilman from Iraq Oil for Food Scandal.

R. Bowen Loftin - Current President of Texas A&M Unversity.

Mance Lipscomb - Famous Blues Artist from 60's era.

Chuck Norris - Would rush for 2106 yards if needed! End of thread.

;)

JOE TEX

GENNIE JAMES - ORIGINAL Secret Garden, The Huggabunch, and Places in the Heart, etc

[AP Panther Fan]

Rockport (now 3A) had Dat Nguyen, former Dallas Cowboy.

You know this entire list isn't that impressive....hmmmm. I think Sweetwater wins.

[Looking4number8]

Originally posted by AP Panther Fan
hmmmm. I think Sweetwater wins.

Sweetwater wins simply becasue of Sammy Baugh!

[AP Panther Fan]

Originally posted by AP Panther Fan
Rockport (now 3A) had Dat Nguyen, former Dallas Cowboy.



This thread made me go eat lunch at HuDats. I am stuffed!

[STANG RED]

Originally posted by Looking4number8
Sweetwater wins simply becasue of Sammy Baugh!

Funny thing is, when you go to the Wikipedia page, neither Slingin Sammy or Royce Porter are listed. Go figure.

[jambo67]

Isn't Slinging Sammy from Iraan? Not sure and did'nt check but it sounds right. When Robert Duval was perfecting his character for Captain Gus McCrae in the mini-series Lonesome Dove he went to Iraan to study and copy Sammy's idosyncrosies.


"When quitting is no longer an option....you are only half way there!"

[ronwx5x]

Originally posted by jambo67
Isn't Slinging Sammy from Iraan? Not sure and did'nt check but it sounds right. When Robert Duval was perfecting his character for Captain Gus McCrae in the mini-series Lonesome Dove he went to Iraan to study and copy Sammy's idosyncrosies.


"When quitting is no longer an option....you are only half way there!"

Born in Houston, moved to Sweetwater according to wikipedia.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sammy_Baugh

[buckeyebob]

Claimed by both Gilmer & Pittsburg...my favorite...and still kicking


http://www.motorsportshalloffame.com/halloffame/1991/Carol_Shelby.jpg http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/shelby-sport-cars-20.jpg

[catgut]

Couple of pretty good football wise from here.
Gene Stallings former coach of A&M, Alabama, and the Cardinals still lives here.
Raymond Berry was one of the first great recievers teaming with Unitas to make the Hall of Fame. Later coached the Patriots to the Super Bowl.

[buff4ever]

Thomas Sanders

[STANG RED]

Originally posted by jambo67
Isn't Slinging Sammy from Iraan? Not sure and did'nt check but it sounds right. When Robert Duval was perfecting his character for Captain Gus McCrae in the mini-series Lonesome Dove he went to Iraan to study and copy Sammy's idosyncrosies.


"When quitting is no longer an option....you are only half way there!"

When he was 16, the family then moved to Sweetwater, Texas,[2] and he attended Sweetwater High School.[4] As the quarterback of his high school football team(Sweetwater Mustangs), he would practice for hours throwing a football through a swinging automobile tire, often on the run.[2] But apparently, Baugh would practice punting more than throwing.

However, this isn’t entirely accurate. Until 1969 or so, when the new one was built, the high school at Sweetwater was named Newman High School, I think it was named in honor of one of the prominent founders of the city. We still have a Newman Park in Sweetwater. All of our schools were named after people back in the day. Sure sounded better than Middle School, Intermediate School, etc…

[STANG RED]

Originally posted by catgut
Couple of pretty good football wise from here.
Gene Stallings former coach of A&M, Alabama, and the Cardinals still lives here.
Raymond Berry was one of the first great recievers teaming with Unitas to make the Hall of Fame. Later coached the Patriots to the Super Bowl.

I would have sworn Raymond Berry was from Abilene. Did he go to college in Abilene? Maybe Hardin Simmons?

[big daddy russ]

Originally posted by STANG RED
I would have sworn Raymond Berry was from Abilene. Did he go to college in Abilene? Maybe Hardin Simmons?
Started his high school career in Corpus Christi, then him and his dad moved to Paris (where he graduated), where he made his name.

[garciap77]

Originally posted by STANG RED
Funny thing is, when you go to the Wikipedia page, neither Slingin Sammy or Royce Porter are listed. Go figure.

Stang I found Sammy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sammy_Baugh

[catgut]

Originally posted by STANG RED
I would have sworn Raymond Berry was from Abilene. Did he go to college in Abilene? Maybe Hardin Simmons?
No his dad was high school coach here for years. He went to school at SMU.

[STANG RED]

Originally posted by garciap77
Stang I found Sammy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sammy_Baugh

What I meant was, he's not listed as one of the notables coming from Sweetwater, on Sweetwater's Wikipedia page. No doubt he's the most famous by far to come from Sweetwater, so you'd think he'd be listed. Royce isnt listed either.

[garciap77]

Originally posted by STANG RED
What I meant was, he's not listed as one of the notables coming from Sweetwater, on Sweetwater's Wikipedia page. No doubt he's the most famous by far to come from Sweetwater, so you'd think he'd be listed. Royce isnt listed either.

Yeah! He should be listed, for sure!

[SHSTIGER]

Silsbee

Doug Shankle-holds career solo tackle record at Univ. of Texas, 2nd in total tackles

Willie Graham-cb Univ. of Texas; cb Detroit Lions

James Hunter-cb Grambling St.; cb Detroit Lions

Mark Henry-olympic weight lifter; WWE wrestler

Frank Robinson-MLB Hall of Famer, first MLB black manager (born here but moved to California at a young age)

Curtis Buckley-DB Tampa Bay, San Francisco, New York Giants, Washington

Chloe Jones-penthouse pet of the month; pornographic actress ;) :devil:

[wimbo_pro]

Originally posted by Aesculus gilmus
Gilmer is the birthplace of Johnny Mathis, Freddie King and Don Henley.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Mathis#Early_life

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freddie_King

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Henley

Henley was just born here because his doctor was from here. He grew up in Linden (which is halfway between here and Texarkana) and I happen to know he didn't much care for high school football and was in the Linden-Kildare band instead, which makes sense. You'll never guess what he played. Or maybe you will if you've ever heard of the Eagles.

I heard about his distaste for football when Linden-Kildare's star QB of that era, Edd Hargett (who later quarterbacked Texas A&M to an SWC title in 1967 and had a brief NFL career with the Saints, IIRC), decided to run for Congress from this area in the mid-1980s. Henley gave a LOT of money to his Dem opponent, Jim Chapman, who won.

DON Henley is a disgrace as a Texan. He is an ass, pure and simple. My sister lived next to him in Malibu (and he may STILL be her neighbor now, I havent asked in years). I could pass along personal stories of why I say this, but its all anecdotal anyways. But my opinion is firm on this...love the Eagles, but I would punch that liberal flapping gum right in the choppers if given the chance.

[Looking4number8]

Originally posted by wimbo_pro
DON Henley is a disgrace as a Texan. He is an ass, pure and simple. My sister lived next to him in Malibu (and he may STILL be her neighbor now, I havent asked in years). I could pass along personal stories of why I say this, but its all anecdotal anyways. But my opinion is firm on this...love the Eagles, but I would punch that liberal flapping gum right in the choppers if given the chance.


Come on wimbo.... you should tell us how you really feel

[wimbo_pro]

Originally posted by Looking4number8
Come on wimbo.... you should tell us how you really feel

Did you pick up on any hostility in that post?? LOL If you really want to get an insight on Henley, listen to what Don Felder (former Eagle) has to say about him...or Randy Meisner...

[Looking4number8]

Originally posted by wimbo_pro
Did you pick up on any hostility in that post?? LOL If you really want to get an insight on Henley, listen to what Don Felder (former Eagle) has to say about him...or Randy Meisner...
Actually I was always a Don Henley fan cause I am a huge Eagles fan. (showing my age) but I really hate it when some thug makes some money then thinks his crap dont stink.

[waterboy]

Originally posted by wimbo_pro
DON Henley is a disgrace as a Texan. He is an ass, pure and simple. My sister lived next to him in Malibu (and he may STILL be her neighbor now, I havent asked in years). I could pass along personal stories of why I say this, but its all anecdotal anyways. But my opinion is firm on this...love the Eagles, but I would punch that liberal flapping gum right in the choppers if given the chance.
Don Henley was only BORN in Gilmer. He was raised in Linden. If he would've been raised in Gilmer we would've had him straightened out.;) I don't care for him, either, as a person. Celebrities in general tend to be weirdos, wackos, and nut jobs anyway. Must be something in the air out there in Californica.:D

[poisoned10]

In case you didn't know, I'm pretty much a big deal in Gilmer.

[LE Dad]

Originally posted by wimbo_pro
DON Henley is a disgrace as a Texan. He is an ass, pure and simple. My sister lived next to him in Malibu (and he may STILL be her neighbor now, I havent asked in years). I could pass along personal stories of why I say this, but its all anecdotal anyways. But my opinion is firm on this...love the Eagles, but I would punch that liberal flapping gum right in the choppers if given the chance. He's not that bad is he:eek: :eek: lol

I almost went to a benefit concert he was holding in Linden a couple of years ago... It sounded good until they got to ticket price ...1000 freakin dollars!!!!

He is not the same guy he was in Linden, but he is not all bad either he does give back some to his hometown and still has some family there. He supports "Music City Texas" and the Linden Courthouse restoration project.

He is not "my kind of people" but Ellen Degenerate isn't either... The main difference is Henly gives back some and Ellen doesn't.

[ApachePride]

Gonzales has Jerry Hall, model/actress married to Mick Jagger. Born in Gonzales, but eventually move to Mesquite. She has been seen from time to time at the local HEB when she's in town visiting family usually around the holidays..

[garciap77]

Originally posted by poisoned10
In case you didn't know, I'm pretty much a big deal in Gilmer.

:eek:

[waterboy]

Originally posted by poisoned10
In case you didn't know, I'm pretty much a big deal in Gilmer.
Who are you?:D Yep, you're a legend........








.......in your own mind.:D

[garciap77]

Originally posted by waterboy
Who are you?:D Yep, you're a legend........








.......in your own mind.:D

Never heard of him, but I've met waterboy and he's the real deal!:D

[LE Dad]

Originally posted by ApachePride
Gonzales has Jerry Hall, model/actress married to Mick Jagger. Born in Gonzales, but eventually move to Mesquite. She has been seen from time to time at the local HEB when she's in town visiting family usually around the holidays.. http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m176/niascissorhands/Jerry%20Hall/39mvg0vvu3ub93v3.jpg


Winner:clap: :clap:

[LE Dad]

Originally posted by garciap77
Never heard of him, but I've met waterboy and he's the real deal!:D :eek: :eek:

[waterboy]

Originally posted by garciap77
Never heard of him, but I've met waterboy and he's the real deal!:D
:thumbsup: Thanks. Yep, it's sometimes hard to hide when you're well known......:D Of course, you'd know about that, wouldn't you, Garcia!:clap:

[JJWalker]

Celina Deion


... or is it ... Prosper Deion? :confused: