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He is known for being the first (and thus far, the only) San Diego Padres pitcher to win a World Series game.
Hawkins is the first pitcher to win his first 10 starts since the advent of divisional play in Major League Baseball which started in 1969.
On July 1, 1990, Hawkins pitched a game for the Yankees against the Chicago White Sox at Comiskey Park in which he allowed no hits, but lost the game having dominated the White Sox into the eighth inning, but after retiring the first two batters, Sammy Sosa reached on a fielding error by Yankees third baseman Mike Blowers. After Hawkins loaded the bases by walking the next two batters, Robin Ventura lofted a fly ball to left field. Rookie Jim Leyritz, fighting a blustery wind, had the ball glance off his glove for an error, allowing all three baserunners to score. The next batter, Ivan Caldern, hit a high fly ball to right field, which Jesse Barfield lost in the sun, dropping it for another error, allowing Ventura to score. The Yankees could not score in the ninth, giving Hawkins the loss despite not allowing a hit.
In his next appearance, he faced the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium in the opening game of a doubleheader. Hawkins pitched a shutout into the twelfth inning but wound up losing 20 the last time a starting pitcher has pitched in an MLB game into the twelfth inning or later.
Yes I did. Steinke actually. We simply called him 'the old man'. Coached from the stands. Had some GAs run the plays down to the sidelines. Ron Harms was my Offensive Coach for one year too (Baylor assistant the next year I think)RioRata said:Assassin said:That list isnt even close to correct.Flaming Moderate said:
http://www.footballdb.com/draft/college.html?c=Texas+A%26I
Houston Oilers took Don Hardeman 1st round 1975
St Louis Cardinals took Johnny Barefield in the 2nd round
Cards took Doug Greene in the 2nd round
Browns took Larry Collins in the 3rd round
Lions took David Hill in the 2nd round
Those are just a few. I played from 74-76 with all of them. Tons more
Then of course you have 3 NFL Hall of Famers who arent on that list: Gene Upshaw, John Randle and Darrell Green. All in the NFL and not on that list
Like I said above, when Louis Fite signed with A&I, we were a football factory. In the later 90s NCAA changed the way they did business more guys like Louis signed with D1 teams
You played for Gil Stanke? Super, super coach!!!
and his brother Dwight was a Waco HS badass too. Future Bear and had a couple of years in the NFL but injuries cut it shortRobert Wilson said:
Derrick Johnson
Waco High
UT (Butkus and Nagurski awards, B12 defensive player of year, 2x AA, 3x all B12)
1st round draft pick
KC Chiefs (4 pro bowls and over 1100 tackles and counting...)
Midway folks would remember his wife Sharon. A couple of years ahead of me. She passed about a year ago, just after retiring from MHS. TBoned by a truck on I35Assassin said:RioRata said:
Pat Zachry (Richfield):
http://sabr.org/bioproj/person/c237966aQuote:
There are few players in the history of professional baseball who have made as strong an impact in their debut season as did Pat Zachry. Through the 2012 campaign, Zachry....
thats it. And yes he was/is!VN 68 said:I believe Ricky Thompson is who you are thinking of.. All time Baylor great and member of the Miracle on the Brazos football team.Assassin said:Wasnt there a Ricky Sanders from Gatesville that set a long jump record? Am I misremembering?VN 68 said:
Ricky Sanders from Belton and Johnny Lam Jones from Lampasas should be on the list.
Assassin said:Midway folks would remember his wife Sharon. A couple of years ahead of me. She passed about a year ago, just after retiring from MHS. TBoned by a truck on I35Assassin said:RioRata said:
Pat Zachry (Richfield):
http://sabr.org/bioproj/person/c237966aQuote:
There are few players in the history of professional baseball who have made as strong an impact in their debut season as did Pat Zachry. Through the 2012 campaign, Zachry....
Assassin said:Yes I did. Steinke actually. We simply called him 'the old man'. Coached from the stands. Had some GAs run the plays down to the sidelines. Ron Harms was my Offensive Coach for one year too (Baylor assistant the next year I think)RioRata said:Assassin said:That list isnt even close to correct.Flaming Moderate said:
http://www.footballdb.com/draft/college.html?c=Texas+A%26I
Houston Oilers took Don Hardeman 1st round 1975
St Louis Cardinals took Johnny Barefield in the 2nd round
Cards took Doug Greene in the 2nd round
Browns took Larry Collins in the 3rd round
Lions took David Hill in the 2nd round
Those are just a few. I played from 74-76 with all of them. Tons more
Then of course you have 3 NFL Hall of Famers who arent on that list: Gene Upshaw, John Randle and Darrell Green. All in the NFL and not on that list
Like I said above, when Louis Fite signed with A&I, we were a football factory. In the later 90s NCAA changed the way they did business more guys like Louis signed with D1 teams
You played for Gil Stanke? Super, super coach!!!
Assassin said:and his brother Dwight was a Waco HS badass too. Future Bear and had a couple of years in the NFL but injuries cut it shortRobert Wilson said:
Derrick Johnson
Waco High
UT (Butkus and Nagurski awards, B12 defensive player of year, 2x AA, 3x all B12)
1st round draft pick
KC Chiefs (4 pro bowls and over 1100 tackles and counting...)
Indeed. Sharron was a stunner in her day. All the youngsters (me!) were in puppy loveRioRata said:Assassin said:Midway folks would remember his wife Sharon. A couple of years ahead of me. She passed about a year ago, just after retiring from MHS. TBoned by a truck on I35Assassin said:RioRata said:
Pat Zachry (Richfield):
http://sabr.org/bioproj/person/c237966aQuote:
There are few players in the history of professional baseball who have made as strong an impact in their debut season as did Pat Zachry. Through the 2012 campaign, Zachry....
I came across the story about his wife while googling Pat's bio. Very sad.
Indeed. I was a glorified blocking dummy most of my time but am in the TAMUK Hall of Fame by way of playing on those teams. In my three seasons we were undefeated, 39-0. Three NCs. Doesnt count the 5 games we won against a team from Arkansas that we played in Europe the summer of 75 I thinkRioRata said:Yep...Coach Harms came to Baylor and later returned to A&I and took them to more National Championship(s). You guys were badd azz'.Assassin said:Yes I did. Steinke actually. We simply called him 'the old man'. Coached from the stands. Had some GAs run the plays down to the sidelines. Ron Harms was my Offensive Coach for one year too (Baylor assistant the next year I think)RioRata said:
You played for Gil Stanke? Super, super coach!!!
UNT still proud of Mean Joe GreenRioRata said:
Ok, II'll throw a couple of bones to our Temple fans:
Barton "Botchey" Kock (Temple HS):
Played college ball at Baylor and was the 1st Consensus All-American from the SWC.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barton_Koch:Quote:
He was named to the All Time Texas High School Team by Texas Football magazine in 1968 and to the "50-Year Super Stars" of the Southwest Conference by Texas Football magazine in 1969.
Mean Joe Green (Temple Dunbar):
http://www.tisd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=376393&type=d&pREC_ID=925508Quote:
Joe Greene is a 1965 graduate of Dunbar High School. He played college football at the University of North Texas, where earned the nickname "Mean" Joe Greene. Greene went on to play professional football with the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League, where as a member of the "Steel Curtain" defense he won four Superbowls, and two "NFL Defensive Player of the Year" awards. Additionally,.Greene is also well known for his appearance in the "Hey Kid, Catch!" Coca-Cola commercial in 1979. He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Didnt know about Dwaine.RioRata said:
Derrick's oldest brother, Dwaine, played football, basketball and ran track at Jefferson-Moore (along with cousins Demetrius and Leroy). Dwaine was All-District in each sport and was easily our best all-round athlete and a super person (National Honor Society and Student Council). Dwaine had a stellar career at Tarleton State. As a freshman he was All Conference in football (1,000+ yards rushing), All Conference in basketball (lead the conference in scoring and rebounding) and All Conference in Track (won the 100 and was high point man at the conference championships).
Leroy play basketball for Guy V Lewis at UofH and Demetrius joined the Marine Corps.
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Career history
Dallas Cowboys (1976)
New York Giants (19771983)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (19831984)
Career NFL statistics
Games played: 117
Games started: 91
Interceptions: 18
Reese attended La Vega High School, where he played as a cornerback. He walked-on at North Texas State University in the spring of 1972.
Reese and his wife Paula have been married since 1978. They have 2 children. Reese is an avid classical piano player and is a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. He is a cousin of former NFL players Greg Pruitt and Randy Logan.
Reece is an Eagle Scout and recipient of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award.
After his retirement from playing Reece worked as a color commentator for NFL coverage on NBC and CBS, and served as an analyst for the 1992 Summer Olympics for NBC.
When he came to CBS, he joined KYW-TV in Philadelphia, and became their Sports Director, a position he has had since July 1998.
In 2012, the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia inducted Reece into their Hall of Fame.
Assassin said:
Not sure if Dwaine played with one of my Midway teammates, Rodney Gillen-Hall (went by Hall at Midway). Guessing they just missed. I think Rod was 73-77. Inducted into the Texan Hall of Fame a few years ago. Coached/admined out at Fairfield for many years. I think he was All-LSC DT
Assassin said:Indeed. I was a glorified blocking dummy most of my time but am in the TAMUK Hall of Fame by way of playing on those teams. In my three seasons we were undefeated, 39-0. Three NCs. Doesnt count the 5 games we won against a team from Arkansas that we played in Europe the summer of 75 I thinkRioRata said:Yep...Coach Harms came to Baylor and later returned to A&I and took them to more National Championship(s). You guys were badd azz'.Assassin said:Yes I did. Steinke actually. We simply called him 'the old man'. Coached from the stands. Had some GAs run the plays down to the sidelines. Ron Harms was my Offensive Coach for one year too (Baylor assistant the next year I think)RioRata said:
You played for Gil Stanke? Super, super coach!!!
TSUBoogie said:
James "Mookie" Hall, the best basketball player I saw in the centex area.
RioRata said:
Beasley Reece (LaVega):
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beasley_Reece
Reece is an Eagle Scout and recipient of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award.
Last I heard he was doing 75 to Life for kidnapping and raping several girls in CaliTSUBoogie said:
James "Mookie" Hall, the best basketball player I saw in the centex area.
WHS class of 97 I think. That team had Larry Satchell who went to Arkansas and Kwame Cavil who played football at UT.RioRata said:TSUBoogie said:
James "Mookie" Hall, the best basketball player I saw in the centex area.
Which school, please? Is he related to Ozell Hall (University HS/MCC/Baylor)?
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Adickes played high school football at Killeen High School in Killeen, Texas. He attended and played college football at Baylor University, where he was named an All-American.
Career history
Los Angeles Express (19841985)
Kansas City Chiefs (19861989)
Washington Redskins (19901991)
Career highlights and awards
NCAA All-American
Super Bowl champion (XXVI)
" title="made at imgflip.com"/></a> Pat was a "Player of the Year" from Waco Trib around 1971 or soRioRata said:
Gerald "Ice Cube" McNeil (Killeen HS):
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerald_McNeil
We could spend a month of Sundays discussing the Killeen ISD.
Gerald's older brother, Pat (Killeen HS), was the starting fullback on Baylor's 1974 SWC Championship team.
I grew up near Pat. We used to hang out at the Jaycee-Kiwanis field on Tennyson and 65th.RioRata said:
Pat Zachry (Richfield):
http://sabr.org/bioproj/person/c237966aQuote:
There are few players in the history of professional baseball who have made as strong an impact in their debut season as did Pat Zachry. Through the 2012 campaign, Zachry remains one of only three pitchers to secure Rookie of the Year honors while helping lead his team to a World Championship. Establishing other remarkable precedents during that same 1976 season, Zachry soon became the last-minute component in a trade involving one of the greatest pitchers of all time...Tom Seaver from the Mets.
William's son Wallace, who carved a successful career in sales, settled in Waco, Texas, where his youngest son attended Richfield High School the same prep school that also would produce future major league players Tim Spehr and Todd Haney.
Zachry was fortunate to even be around to attend high school. Early teenage antics resulted in Pat taking a bullet in the abdomen at 14, and he thereafter sought safer pursuits in sports. A natural draw a number of relatives from both parents' extended families received athletic scholarships through the years Pat drew serious attention from professional scouts after twirling three no-hitters in summer league competition.
Stan needs to be somewhere in this list too!LIB,MR BEARS said:I grew up near Pat. We used to hang out at the Jaycee-Kiwanis field on Tennyson and 65th.RioRata said:
Pat Zachry (Richfield):
http://sabr.org/bioproj/person/c237966aQuote:
There are few players in the history of professional baseball who have made as strong an impact in their debut season as did Pat Zachry. Through the 2012 campaign, Zachry remains one of only three pitchers to secure Rookie of the Year honors while helping lead his team to a World Championship. Establishing other remarkable precedents during that same 1976 season, Zachry soon became the last-minute component in a trade involving one of the greatest pitchers of all time...Tom Seaver from the Mets.
William's son Wallace, who carved a successful career in sales, settled in Waco, Texas, where his youngest son attended Richfield High School the same prep school that also would produce future major league players Tim Spehr and Todd Haney.
Zachry was fortunate to even be around to attend high school. Early teenage antics resulted in Pat taking a bullet in the abdomen at 14, and he thereafter sought safer pursuits in sports. A natural draw a number of relatives from both parents' extended families received athletic scholarships through the years Pat drew serious attention from professional scouts after twirling three no-hitters in summer league competition.
Once he turned pro, he and Stan Hough would start getting ready for spring training by throwing in Wallace and Cora's front yard. We were just big-eyed kids watching it all.
LIB,MR BEARS said:I grew up near Pat. We used to hang out at the Jaycee-Kiwanis field on Tennyson and 65th.RioRata said:
Pat Zachry (Richfield):
http://sabr.org/bioproj/person/c237966aQuote:
There are few players in the history of professional baseball who have made as strong an impact in their debut season as did Pat Zachry. Through the 2012 campaign, Zachry remains one of only three pitchers to secure Rookie of the Year honors while helping lead his team to a World Championship. Establishing other remarkable precedents during that same 1976 season, Zachry soon became the last-minute component in a trade involving one of the greatest pitchers of all time...Tom Seaver from the Mets.
William's son Wallace, who carved a successful career in sales, settled in Waco, Texas, where his youngest son attended Richfield High School the same prep school that also would produce future major league players Tim Spehr and Todd Haney.
Zachry was fortunate to even be around to attend high school. Early teenage antics resulted in Pat taking a bullet in the abdomen at 14, and he thereafter sought saleague in Florida.ts in sports. A natural draw a number of relatives from both parents' extended families received athletic scholarships through the years Pat drew serious attention from professional scouts after twirling three no-hitters in summer league competition.
Once he turned pro, he and Stan Hough would start getting ready for spring training by throwing in Wallace and Cora's front yard. We were just big-eyed kids watching it all.
Assassin said:Stan needs to be somewhere in this list too!LIB,MR BEARS said:I grew up near Pat. We used to hang out at the Jaycee-Kiwanis field on Tennyson and 65th.RioRata said:
Pat Zachry (Richfield):
http://sabr.org/bioproj/person/c237966aQuote:
There are few players in the history of professional baseball who have made as strong an impact in their debut season as did Pat Zachry. Through the 2012 campaign, Zachry remains one of only three pitchers to secure Rookie of the Year honors while helping lead his team to a World Championship. Establishing other remarkable precedents during that same 1976 season, Zachry soon became the last-minute component in a trade involving one of the greatest pitchers of all time...Tom Seaver from the Mets.
William's son Wallace, who carved a successful career in sales, settled in Waco, Texas, where his youngest son attended Richfield High School the same prep school that also would produce future major league players Tim Spehr and Todd Haney.
Zachry was fortunate to even be around to attend high school. Early teenage antics resulted in Pat taking a bullet in the abdomen at 14, and he thereafter sought safer pursuits in sports. A natural draw a number of relatives from both parents' extended families received athletic scholarships through the years Pat drew serious attention from professional scouts after twirling three no-hitters in summer league competition.
Once he turned pro, he and Stan Hough would start getting ready for spring training by throwing in Wallace and Cora's front yard. We were just big-eyed kids watching it all.
