Jim (Smiley) Burrows Inducted 2013 Jim “Smiley” Burrows played football for the Waycross High School Bulldogs from 1956 through 1959. His life-long love for sports, particularly football, began as a running back for the Morton Avenue Elementary School Panthers....
Kenny Whiddon Inducted 2013 Ken Whiddon was born and grew up in Waycross where he played football and ran track at Waycross High and graduated in 1961. After high school, Kenny walked on at the University of Georgia. Although he was told he was too small to play for...
Lisa Lee Hudson Inducted 2013 As a standout athlete for Ware County High School in the late 1970s and early 1980s, Lisa earned a reputation for her strong work ethic, versatility and competitive spirit. She accomplished much in track, basketball and cross country. As...
J. Maxie Hemmans Inducted 2013 Center High School athlete J. Maxie Hemmans played football four years for the Tigers, donning the blue and gold from 1958 through 1961. He was a three-year starter as both an offensive and defensive tackle. Labeled a “60-Minute Man”...
J. L. Clark Inducted 2012 John Lee “J.L” Clark was one of the best football players in Wacona Hornet history. Playing in the mid-1950s, he was twice an All-State Team choice and was named the Class “B” Lineman of the Year after his senior season (1956) by the Atlanta...
Johnny Taylor Inducted 2012 A premier athlete at Ware County High School, Johnny Taylor had a stellar career as a quarterback 1989-1991. He earned All-State and All-America recognition as he was breaking Ware High passing records held by Chris Sloan, Doug Gill and...
Mike Mincey Inducted 2012 One of the finest all-around athletes in Ware County High history, Mike Mincey went on to star collegiately at Morehead State College in Kentucky. He earned letters in football, basketball and track at Ware between 1961 and 1965. He was...
