Waycross-Ware County Sports Hall of Fame

Ray Jeffords – 1992

Ray Jeffords Inducted 1992 Ray was one of Ware County High School’s all time great athletes. He lettered in basketball, football, baseball and track. He was awarded a scholarship to Georgia in basketball and played four years for the Bulldogs cage team. After...

Paul Robinson – 1992

Paul Robinson Inducted 1992 He was a resident of Waycross since September 1929. He graduated from Wacona High School in May 1938 where he lettered in basketball and was a member of the track and diamond ball teams. He played basketball with the semi-pro Waycross...

Tim McCray – 1991

Tim McCray Inducted 1991 He is regarded as one of Ware County High School’s most outstanding running backs. He was instrumental in leading the Gators to a 9-2 record in 1977 as a junior. Both losses were on consecutive Friday’s to Waycross which went on to win the...

George H. Usry – 1991

George H. Usry Inducted 1991 After a sparkling career with the Waycross High Bulldogs in 1953-54-55, Usry went on to attain greatness at Clemson University for the Legendary Coach Frank Howard. During the three years at Waycross, he became one of the school’s all-time...

Russell L. (Rusty) Ganas Jr. – 1991

Russell L. (Rusty) Ganas Jr. Inducted 1991 He was one of Ware County High Schools best all round athletes in history. He lettered in four sports for the Gators, participating in football, basketball, baseball and track. Upon graduation from high school, he was awarded...

Jim McClelland – 1991

Jim McClelland Inducted 1991 He was one of Waycross High School’s all-time great backs. He starred for the 1950-51-52 Bulldogs of Coach Vassa Cate. The 1952 Bulldogs are considered one of the best teams in Waycross High history, going 9-1 for the season, losing only...