Waycross-Ware County Sports Hall of Fame

Charles E. (Boog) Layton – 1988

Charles E. (Boog) Layton Inducted 1988 CHARLES “BOOG” LAYTON’S AMATEUR GOLF CAREER HIGHLIGHTSCharles “Boog” Layton was born on November 15, 1941, in Waycross, GA. Some have called Boog one of the most gifted all-around athletes in Waycross, GA, history. In little...

Doylet Orange – 1988

Doylet Orange Inducted 1988 He is regarded by many as one of the most outstanding running backs in the history of Waycross High School. Doyle launched his grid career as a junior at Center High School and then attended Waycross High School in 1969-1970 where he became...

Marvin Hurst – 1988

Marvin Hurst Inducted 1988 He was one of Waycross High School’s finest all around athletes. He lettered in football, baseball and track during a brilliant high school career. During the 1958-1961 seasons he scored 57 touchdowns, rushed for 4058 yards and in 1960 led...

Victor W. (Vic) Callahan – 1988

Victor W. (Vic) Callahan Inducted 1988 He was recognized as one of Georgia’s outstanding basketball players in the late 1920’s and early 1930’s He lettered for some of Coach Jake Lankford’s best boys teams at Waresboro during the 1929 -1932 seasons. He captained the...

Steve Daniels – 1987

Steve Daniels Inducted 1987 He was one of Center High’s most outstanding football players, winning MVP titles three straight years. He rushed for more than 4,800 yards in those three seasons. He led the team in tackles as a freshman in 1946 before switching to the...

Mickey Katkaveck – 1987

Mickey Katkaveck Inducted 1987 He played professional baseball for fifteen years in the St. Louis Cardinal organization and served as player-manager for Wilmington, Albany and the Waycross Bears of the Georgia-Florida League. His Bears dramatically won the pennant on...