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6.23.2007
Wise County Sports Thought
I was wondering what the list would look like for the all-time Wise County Athletes based upon post-high school performance. In a list that I created in about 30 seconds I came up with:
1. Kyle Clifton. (Bridgeport High School. Played linebacker at TCU during the early 1980s and then went on to a decade long career with the New York Jets. Intercepted a pass by Troy Aikman.)
2. Bob Goode. (I honestly don't know where he went to high school, but he was Bridgeport resident for years before his recent death. Texas A&M football star. First round draft pick of Washington Redskins. Two pro bowls.)
3. Kevin Haney. (Decatur High School. Starting quarterback at TCU. I think he tried out as a free agent for the Dallas Cowboys but didn't make the team.)
4. James Maness. (Decatur High School. Receiver with TCU and a one year career with the Chicago Bears. Caught a touchdown pass at Texas Stadium in a pre-season game.)
5. Joseph Krebs (Bridgeport High School. Just finished the season with the third best ERA for the Texas Longhorns baseball team.)
Like I said, a quickly built list.
Edit: I'm an idiot. New list:
1. Kyle Clifton
2. Billy Joe Tolliver (Boyd High School. Texas Tech star quarterback. First round NFL draft pick with a ten season career for a variety of teams. In all honesty, gives Clifton a run for the #1 spot and probably qualifies as more "famous".)
3. Bob Goode.
4. Kevin Haney.
5. James Maness
6. Joseph Krebs.
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BILLY JOE TOLLIVER from THE ONLY SCHOOL in Wise County to ever win STATE not once but twice
Krebs just signed with the Cincinnati Reds. Congrats to him!
Isn't there a story about James Maness being a lesson in how NOT to handle "fame and fortune"?
SCOTT LOW, burned and electricuted on that fine summer day in August of 1982. Helping the new coach place a tripod 85' TV antenna with another four faculty and players. We just finished with the two a-days preparing to whoop the B'port Sissies in a scrimmage, because UIL would not let Chico beat the Bulls in the past or present 32 years. We all suffered that "GREAT running back and Coach Jackie Carpeneter (who lived in the land of SISSIES called Pleasant View.
Scott Low was a sophomore and was already taughted by TCU, UT and other universities. That tragic day took him and Coach Carpenter to their deaths. Player Joe Redwine (Soph, with the best hands and speed: Coach Ferguson (the best motivator ever, whether it be algebra or simply giving a chew ass session) were all lost for the season. Barry remember the last two survived.
If Scott Low had been able to mature the last two seasons of his life, WE would say Billy of Boyd (who), Maness never had the speed of that Chico guy, Clifton u were always good no matter what, U did not play mens volleyball like the Chicoites.
SCOTT LOW was the best legend of Wise Couty that we never had the chance to put on "OUR THRONE".
Billy Joe is now playing pro golf
Add you must not forget "Tolliver has two American Century Celebrity Golf Championships to his credit (2005 and 1996)…He has posted six other top-five finishes in the past 11 years, including third place in 2006."
Maness was (briefly) a world record holder with the TCU track team 4x100 relay.
In addition to throwing a great touchdown against me, I credit Tolliver with the creation of the phrase "Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner".
Folks, believe it or not there have been some FEMALES that went on to significant post-high school athletic success...but since nobody cares and football and baseball seem to be the only two sports that exist...I won't bore anyone with the four ladies that come to mind.
I'm interested, 11:56. Point well made.
Did the FOUR ladies you mention make it to the PROs?
If not, they don't get to be on this list. If they did, bring it on!
Wise County has had many, many fine male and female athletes at the college level. Too many to list here.
Wasn't there an article in the Sunday Messenger ALSO listing Joe Staley ~ Decatur Baseball catcher ~ signing with a PRO Team this week? He is/was a great asset to the Decatur baseball team!
Mr. Goode attended high school in Sealy, TX. He moved to Wise county in the very late 50's or very early 60's.
7:53 so true! That gave me chills. I will never forget that day.
what about "THE HAMMER", Greg Williams of Boyd? #1 man at THE TICKET 1310, sports radio station in Dallas
First and foremost, thank you for remembering Scott Low. He was a great athlete, but even a better brother. I was only 11 years old at his passing, but I remember alot of 1 on 1 football games in our small yard in Crafton. That's the GREAT athlete I remember the most. #8 will always be......
hey what about Danny Gonzales from bridgeport he got his ass beat in the National Golden Glove's Tournament in 1984. Where does he rank hahahahahaaaa >>>>dg
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