6 man History

[Knowmystuff]

There are about 2 or 4 houses in Hobbs, TX and the school is still there, it is used as an "alternative" school for the area. Dowell is a true Ghost town...nothing of it exisits...but a cemetery....

 

[Knowmystuff]

1995 Abilene Reporter Big Country Six-Man Team...Some more recent Six-Man History...some current coaches in this photo...

 

[Knowmystuff]

Note - the yardage for Petey's career is off by a little bit...the coaches association has him rushing for 10,468

Also note they name Petey right there with Ken Hall

That Smith guy from Mullin was a beast!

 

[CT6MFL]

I sent the Gatesville Messenger and email to see if they have any archives pre-1955.

If they do I might be able to find both Ireland Mascots.

 

[Old Bearkat]

Do yall have all the News articles on the PSAA from the first meeting through Dec 38?

Here's the first few articles

 

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And the last one for tonight

 

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An another one

 

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Again

 

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again

 

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one more

 

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Last one

 

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If Forsan had not dropped out over eligibility squabbles with the other schools, the Buffs would have won the first and only PSAA championship. As a result of them leaving, Knott (Garner) won the title. The next year the PSAA went under the UIL.

 

[Old Bearkat]

An interesting article on six man in the Big Spring Herald Oct 10, 1951

 

[Old Bearkat]

There are quite a few former 6 man schools now up to the 3A, 4A and 5A level, including several state champions.

Allen Eagles state 5A champs 2008, 2012. 6 man from 1945-1957
Katy Tigers state A champs 1959 5A champs 1997, 2000, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2012. 6 man 1939-1945
Sweeny Bulldogs, state A champs 1966, 6 man 1939-1946
La Marque Cougars, State 4A champs 1995, 1996, 1997, 2003, 2006, 6 man 1939-1946
Pearland Oilers State 5A champs 2010, 6 man 1939-1948

There's probably a few more