LSC Notable Athletes

James Browne, Olympic long jumper from Antigua - Abilene Christian University
Earl Young, 1960 Gold Medal Olympian --4X400 relay - Abilene Christian University
Danieal Manning, professional football player - Abilene Christian University
Bobby Joe Morrow, Olympic sprinter - Abilene Christian University
Wilbert Montgomery, professional football player - Abilene Christian University
Billy Olson, first pole vaulter to go over 19 feet indoors (1983), set 11 indoor world records in the 1980s. - Abilene Christian University
John "Bradshaw" Layfield, two time All-Lone Star Conference lineman & former WWE Champion - Abilene Christian University
Ove Johansson, NFL Swedish American football player, world-record fieldgoal kicker (69 yards) - Abilene Christian University
Bernard Scott, NFL American football player - Abilene Christian University
Johnny Knox, NFL American football player - Abilene Christian University
Alvin Garrett - Washington Redskins, Super Bowl XVII, Receiver - Angelo State University
Tranel Hawkins - Hurdler, 1994 Summer Olympics - Angelo State University
Pierce Holt - San Francisco 49ers, Super Bowl XXIII, Super Bowl XXIV, NFL Pro Bowl, Defensive Lineman - Angelo State University
Jim Morris - Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Inspiration for the film The Rookie - Angelo State University
Grant Teaff - Football Coach, 33rd all time in winningest coach in NCAA Division I - Angelo State University
Clayton Weishuhn -New England Patriots, Green Bay Packers, Linebacker - Angelo State University
Charlie West - Minnesota Vikings, Super Bowl IV, Safety - Angelo State University
Jason Christiansen - Major League Baseball pitcher - Cameron University
John Brandes — former National Football League special teams player - Cameron University
Mark Cotney — former Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back - Cameron University
Avery Johnson - National Basketball Association player - Dallas Mavericks Head Coach - Cameron University
Keith Traylor, NFL American football Player - University of Central Oklahoma
Eddie Robinson, NBA basketball player - University of Central Oklahoma
Joe Aska, NFL American football player - University of Central Oklahoma
Dominic Rhodes - National Football League running back - Midwestern State University
Bryan Gilmore - National Football League wide receiver - Midwestern State University
Will Pettis - Dallas Desperados of the Arena Football League two-time Ironman of the Year - Midwestern State University
Daniel Woolard - Chicago Fire (soccer) of the Major League Soccer - Midwestern State University
Dennis Rodman - NBA - Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Brett Butler - MLB - Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Crystal Robinson - WNBA - Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Jeff Frye - MLB - Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Richard Bartel, NFL American football player -Tarleton State University
James Dearth, NFL American football player -Tarleton State University
Brandon Lee, ABA American Basketball Player -Tarleton State University
Derrick Ross, NFL American football player- 2007 NFL Europe Offensive MVP -Tarleton State University
Roberto Garza, NFL lineman for the Chicago Bears - Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Wade Wilson, NFL quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings, Oakland Raiders, Atlanta Falcons, Dallas Cowboys and NFL quarterback coach Dallas Cowboys - Texas A&M University-Commerce
Darrell Green, retired NFL Hall of Fame (Class of 2008) Washington Redskins cornerback - Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Al Harris, NFL Cornerback for the Green Bay Packers - Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Jermaine Mayberry, NFL Guard for the New Orleans Saints - Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Gene Upshaw, NFL Hall of Famer - Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Dwayne Nix, College Football Hall of Famer - Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Louise Ritter (B.S. 1982) Won the 1988 Olympic gold medal in the women's high jump. - Texas Woman's University
Maurice Cheeks, NBA basketball player and coach - West Texas A&M University
Alondra Johnson, CFL Canadian football player -West Texas A&M University
Steve Kragthorpe, college football head coach -West Texas A&M University
Jerry Logan, NFL American football player -West Texas A&M University
Mercury Morris, NFL American football player -West Texas A&M University
Kareem Larrimore, NFL American football player -West Texas A&M University
Duane Thomas, NFL American football player -West Texas A&M University
Chaun Thompson, NFL American football player -West Texas A&M University
Keith Null, NFL American football player -West Texas A&M University