Athletic Hall of Fame
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The Irving ISD Athletic Hall of Fame was established in 2012 to recognize the achievements of athletes, coaches, administrators and other contributors to the accomplishments and history of the athletic programs in the district.
Here are some important points when making nominations:
- Nominations for the Athletic Hall of Fame may be submitted by anyone, with the exception of current Irving ISD Board of Trustees and the Superintendent. Those nominating do not have to be residents of Irving ISD or affiliated with the district.
- Nominations received after the annual deadline will be considered the following year.
- If not selected for the current year, nomination forms will be held and reconsidered every year, unless the individual who submitted the application or the nominee has formally requested their application be removed from consideration for future years. A new application does not have to be provided on an annual basis.
- Reference the Hall of Fame guidelines for more information on nominations.
Hall of Fame Recipients
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Class of 2024
- Brian Bosworth, MacArthur Football Player
- Jay Boulware, Nimitz Football Player
- Steve Grumbine, MacArthur Football Player
- Sam Morton, MacArthur Tennis Coach
- Wes Pyfer, Nimitz Football Coach
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Class of 2023
- Chris Hall, Irving Athlete
- Terry Knouse, MacArthur Coach
- Suzie Oelschlegel, MacArthur Coach
- Rodrick Walker, Nimitz Athlete
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Class of 2022
- Jim Hart, Irving Athlete
- Les Lancaster, Nimitz Athlete
- Don Reeves, Travis Coach
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Class of 2020
- Bruce Burns, community contributor
- Tom Ladusau, MacArthur athlete/Nimitz coach
- Tyson Thompson, Irving athlete
- Norman Watkins, Irving athlete
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Class of 2019
- Tony Arnold, Dabbs, Irving athlete
- Joe Barnett, Athletic Director
- Stan Cason, Irving coach and Stadium Announcer
- Glenn Sullivan, Irving athlete
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Class of 2018
- Ken Dabbs, Irving coach
- Barry Knott, Nimitz athlete/Irving coach
- Don Poe, Athletic Director
- Mike Sartor, Assistant Athletic Director/Irving coach
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Class of 2017
- Brad Knouse, MacArthur athlete
- Hobart Lytal, athletic director/MacArthur coach
- Duane Miller, Irving athlete
- Thomas Uhr, Irving coach
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Class of 2016
- DeMarcus Faggins, Irving athlete
- Kelvin Korver, Irving athlete
- Ray Overton, MacArthur coach
- Morris Sloan, Irving athlete, Nimitz coach
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Class of 2015
- Jim Bennett, coach
- Mike Phillips, MacArthur athlete
- Bill Rutherford, Irving athlete
- Kenny Walters, Irving athlete
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Class of 2014
- Brandel Chamblee, MacArthur athlete
- Ruthie Lobb Davis, Irving athlete
- Aaron De La Torre, Irving athlete
- Margie Stipes, community contributor
- Randy Waldrum, MacArthur athlete
- Murphy Webster, coach
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Class of 2013
- Michael Huff, Nimitz athlete
- Kerry Cooks, Nimitz athlete
- Joe Perryman, coach
- Anne Uhr, coach
- Joy and Ralph Ellis, community contributors
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Class of 2012
- Akin Ayodele, MacArthur athlete
- Cedric Colby, MacArthur athlete
- Alan Lowry, Irving athlete
- David Rose, Irving athlete
- Deeanna Williams, Nimitz athlete
- Mike Farda, coach
- Bob Harrell, coach and athletic director
- Dick Lear, community contributor
Eligibility for Honorees:
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There are three categories of honorees:
1. Athletes: Must be a graduate of an Irving ISD high school. Eligible ten years after graduation.
2. Employees of Irving ISD: Consists of current or former coaches, teachers, administrators, or other district employees. Eligible if retired from school district or deceased.
3. Contributors: Consists of community members. Eligible at any time.
An individual that is currently an Irving ISD employee is ineligible for consideration and induction, regardless of category.
Deadline for Inductee applications will be December 3rd. Committee Review and Selection will happen in January and the Induction Ceremony and Banquet will be held the 1st Saturday of May. A plaque will be placed at the school where the honoree is/was affiliated. A plaque will be placed at the Joy and Ralph Ellis Stadium Fieldhouse. Honorees will be given a plaque for their personal use.