Texas Sports Hall of Fame

Rayfield Wright 1945-2022

4/8/2022

One of the finest offensive tackles in NFL history, Rayfield Wright ruled the trenches for the Dallas Cowboys from 1967-1979. The 6'7, 250 pound "Big Cat" was selected to six consecutive Pro Bowls from 1972 to 1977 and was named All-Pro four times. He was also voted NFL Offensive Lineman of the Year in 1972 and 1974.

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Jackie Robinson 1927-2022

2/26/2022

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Robert “Jackie” Robinson. Robinson left his mark in both high school and collegiate basketball in the state of Texas. In 1945 he led Fort Worth Paschal High School to a state championship, before continuing his basketball career at Baylor University.

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Don Maynard 1935-2022

1/10/2022

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Don Maynard, a halfback from the Texas Western University in El Paso, spent one season with the Giants of the NFL and one season in Canada before jumping to the rival American Football League. In 1960, he became the first player to sign with the New York Titans of the fledging AFL. Maynard joined Joe Namath on a Titans team which later became the New York Jets.

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Dan Reeves 1944-2022

1/3/2022

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Dan Reeves wasn't born in Texas but he got here as fast as he could. A star quarterback at the University of South Carolina, he earned the attention of the Dallas Cowboy scouts. A running back for the Cowboys from 1965-1972, the versatile Reeves garnered 1,990 rushing yards and 1,693 receiving yards. His best year came in 1966 when he rushed for seven touchdowns, tied for second in the league and was voted to The Sporting News All Pro Team.

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Dave Campbell 1925-2021

12/11/2021

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It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that the Texas Sports Hall of Fame mourns the loss of Texas Legend, Dave Campbell. With his immeasurable impact on sports journalism, Dave Campbell firmly established himself as one of the greatest contributors in Texas football history.
Born in Waco in 1925, Dave Campbell was one of the most influential sports journalists in Texas. Campbell was the sports editor for the Waco Tribune-Herald for 40 years and in 1959 Campbell founded Dave Campbell’s Texas Football magazine, the premier football magazine in Texas.

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Bill Glass 1935-2021

12/7/2021

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Born in Texarkana, Texas, four-time Prow Bowler, Bill Glass was one of the greatest defenders of his time.
Glass’ success started at Baylor University where he was named consensus All-American as an offensive guard in 1956. After a year in the Canadian Football League, Glass Played 11 season in the NFL with Detriot and Cleveland.

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Jerry THompson 1923-2021

9/9/2021

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Jerry Thompson is one of the most decorated track athletes in Texas history. Thompson’s success started early in high school, where he won the state mile run in 1941 and continued into college at the University of Texas. The Bowie, Texas, native won the NCAA two-mile championship in 1943 but put his track career on hold to serve in World War Two as a part of the Navy.

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Dickey Meagle

8/11/2021

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In Memoriam

Rayfield Wright 1945-2022

Jackie Robinson 1927-2022

Don Maynard 1935-2022

Dan Reeves 1944-2022

Dave Campbell 1925-2021

Bill Glass 1935-2021

Jerry THompson 1923-2021

Dickey Meagle

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