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East Texans at NFL Combine

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:01:00 --700

East Texans at NFL Combine (Posted by David Smoak)

The NFL will host its annual Combine for Draft Prospects from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis from February 18th-24th.

http://www.nfl.com/combine

Here is the list of East Texans invited to the NFL Combine:

WR-Dominique Edison, Stephen F. Austin (San Augustine)
LB-Cody Glenn, Nebraska (Rusk)
WR-Manuel Johnson, Oklahoma (Gilmer)
WR-Johnny Knox, Abilene Christian (T.J.C.)
DB-Stephen Hodge, T.C.U. (Tatum)
TE-Brandon Pettigrew, Oklahoma State (Tyler Lee)
OL-Louis Vasquez, Texas Tech (Corsicana)

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Just something to keep in mind with the NFL Draft coming up. Here are some possible East Texans for the 2010 NFL Draft.

Dez Bryant (WR) Oklahoma State (Lufkin) **under-classman**
Trent Williams (OL) Oklahoma (Longview)
Nic Sanders (DB) T.C.U. (Kilgore)
Ciron Black (OL) L.S.U. (Tyler Lee)
Brandon Carter (OL) Texas Tech (Spring Hill)
Sean Weatherspoon (LB) Missouri (Jasper)
Keenan Clayton (LB) Oklahoma (Sulphur Springs)
Roddrick Muckelroy (LB) Texas (Hallsville)
McKinner Dixon (DE) Texas Tech (Lufkin)
Donald Booker (LB) Oklahoma State (Navarro J.C.)
Ernest Smith (WR) Baylor (John Tyler) **Katrina evacuee**

East Texans in the Major Leagues...

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:59:00 --700

East Texans in the Major Leagues... (Posted by David Smoak)

http://www.smoaky.com/pdf/easttexasmlb.pdf

As Major League Baseball opens the 2009 season, here is a list of East Texans who are at the Major League or Triple-A level:

(If you see someone missing or has been promoted, email smoaky@smoaky.com)

Major League Club or Triple-A List:

Clay Buchholz, RHP, Pawtucket Red Sox (Red Sox AAA) (Angelina JC)
Chris Davis, 1B, Texas Rangers (Longview)
Josh Geer, RHP, Portland Beavers (Padres AAA) (Forney)
Micah Hoffpauir, 1B/OF, Chicago Cubs (Jacksonville)
Philip Humber, RHP, Minnesota Twins (Carthage)
Craig Monroe, OF, Pittsburgh Pirates (Texarkana)
Robert Ray, RHP, Las Vegas 51s (Blue Jays AAA) (Lufkin)
Steven Shell, RHP, Washington Nationals (born in Longview)
Drew Stubbs, OF, Louisville Bats (Reds AAA) (Atlanta)
Curtis Thigpen, C, Sacramento River Cats (Athletics AAA) (Forney HS)
Jess Todd, RHP, Memphis Redbirds (Cardinals AAA) (Kilgore)

Eight East Texans Drafted into NFL (Interviews Included)

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:53:00 --700

Eight East Texans Drafted into NFL
(Interviews Included) (Posted by David Smoak)

Eight former East Texas football stars were selected during the 2009 NFL Draft. KTBB's David Smoak spoke with many of those selected with an interview and/or quotes below.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2009

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2009/tracker#dt-tabs:dt-by-round/dt-by-round-input:1

http://myespn.go.com/blogs/nflnation

***1st Round/Lions***
Brandon Pettigrew, TE, Oklahoma State (Tyler Lee)
Brandon with KTBB's David Smoak soon after being drafted by Lions

Podcast (Listen Now):
Brandon Pettigrew 4/25/09

***3rd Round/Chargers***
Louis Vasquez, OL, Texas Tech (Corsicana)

***5th Round/Bears***
Johnny Knox, WR, Abilene Christian (Tyler J.C.)

***5th Round/Redskins***
Cody Glenn, LB, Nebraska (Rusk)

http://www.ktbb.com/sportsblog/?p=2456

"I am completely excited. I wasn't expected to go in the 5th round. The Redskins had shown some interest in me as of late and had talked to my agent. This is a dream come true for me. I can't wait to go to camp and prove that I can play in the NFL." - Cody Glenn, new Washington Redskin

***6th Round/Redskins***
Robert Henson, LB, T.C.U. (Longview)

http://www.ktbb.com/sportsblog/?p=2446

"This is a dream come true for me and my family. I've always dreamed of the opportunity to play in pro football. I really thought that if I got drafted it would be in the 7th round or not at all, but I kept trying to believe that somebody knew I could play at this level. I just became a huge Washington Redskins fan." - Robert Henson, new Washington Redskin

***6th Round/Cowboys***
Stephen Hodge, DB, T.C.U. (Tatum)

http://www.ktbb.com/sportsblog/?p=2444

"I'm just so glad to finally hear from a team. Getting a call from a NFL team is a great thing, but getting a call from the Dallas Cowboys makes it better. I can't wait to get to Valley Ranch and try to make an imprint and make the team." - Stephen Hodge, new Dallas Cowboy

***6th Round/Titans***
Dominique Edison, WR, Stephen F. Austin (San Augustine)

http://www.ktbb.com/sportsblog/?p=2454

"I think Tennessee is a really good fit for me, and I enjoyed my conversation with coach (Jeff) Fisher," Edison continued, "I've always had confidence in myself, and I now I get to prove I can play in the NFL." - Dominique Edison, new Tennessee Titan

***7th Round/Cowboys***
Manuel Johnson, WR, Oklahoma (Gilmer)

http://www.ktbb.com/sportsblog/?p=2450

"I was starting to wonder if I'd get a call today during the draft, and then Jerry Jones called, and it was a dream come true." Johnson said the call changed the atmosphere at his Auntie's house, "Yea, I think I'm the most popular guy in Gilmer now, the phone has been ringing off the hook, and it's made for a great finish to the weekend." - Manuel Johnson, new Dallas Cowboys

NFL East Texans Free Agency Update...

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:22:00 --700

NFL East Texans Free Agency Update... (Posted by David Smoak)

EAST TEXAS FREE AGENCY LIST

DeCori Birmingham (RB) Atlanta (Colts *practice squad*) - **signed w/ Panthers practice squad**

Rock Cartwright (RB/KR) TVCC (Redskins) � **resigned w/ Redskins** (3-year deal, $3.35M, $500,000 guaranteed)

Ricardo Colclough (CB) Kilgore College (Browns) - **signed w/ Panthers** (2-year deal, $4 million)

Bryan Gilmore (WR) Lufkin (49ers) �

Rex Hadnot (OL) Lufkin (Dolphins) �

Montrae Holland (OL) Jefferson (Broncos) �

Josh McCown (QB) Jacksonville (Raiders) - **signed w/ Dolphins** (2-year deal, $6.25 million)

Dominic Rhodes (RB) Tyler Jr. College (Raiders) - restructured contract with the Raiders to remain in Oakland.

Chad Stanley (P) Ore City (Texans) � **signed w/ Colts**

Jimmy Wilkerson (DE) Paul Pewitt (Chiefs) � **signed w/ Buccaneers** (2-year deal)

Demorrio Williams (LB) Beckville (Falcons) � **signed w/ Chiefs** (5-year deal, $16 million, $5.5 million guaranteed)

ALL-TIME EAST TEXANS IN MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:03:00 --700

ALL-TIME EAST TEXANS IN MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL (Posted by David Smoak)

(Special thanks to Sports Talk listener Brent Horton, and Davis O. Barker)

PLAYER, POSITION: ML TEAMS (BIRTHPLACE)

Harry Ables, P: 1905 Browns; 1909 Cleveland Naps; 1911 New York Highlanders (Terrell)

Rick Adams, P: 1905 Senators (Paris)

Thomas "Pete" Albright, P: 1936 New York Cubans (Crockett)

Bob Allen, P: 1961-63, 1966-67 Indians (Tatum)

Max Alvis, 3B: 1962-69 Indians; 1970 Brewers (Jasper)

Ray Benge, P: 1925-26 Indians; 1928-32 Phillies; 1933-35 Dodgers; 1936 Braves; 1936 Phillies; 1938 Reds (Jacksonville)

Matt Blank, P: 2000-01 Expos (Texarkana)

Darrell Brandon, P: 1966-68 Red Sox; 1969 Pilots; 1969 Twins; 1971-73 Phillies (Nacogdoches)

Dub Branson, 1B: 1927 Athletics (Sulphur Springs)

Joe Bratcher, OF: 1924 Cardinals (Grand Saline)

Billy Brewer, LHP, 1993-95 Royals, 1996 Yankees, 1997 Athletics, 1997-99 Phillies (Spring Hill HS)

Clay Buchholz, RHP: 2007-08 Red Sox (Angelina JC)

Don Buford, OF-2B: 1963-67 White Sox, 1968-72 Orioles (Linden-Kildare)

Mel Bunch, P: 1995 Royals; 1999 Mariners (Texarkana)

Mack Burk, C: 1956,1958 Phillies (Nacogdoches)

Mike Capel, P: 1988 Cubs; 1990 Brewers; 1991 Astros (Marshall)

Frank Carswell, OF: 1953 Tigers (Palestine)

Marlin "Mel or Pee Wee" Carter, 3B, 1932-33 Monroe Monarchs, Atlanta Black Crackers, 1933-34, 1938-42, 1946-48, Memphis Red Sox, 1935-37, Cincinnati Tigers, 1948, Chicago American Giants, 1949-50. O.B. minor leagues (Haslam)

Travis Chick, RHP: 2006 Mariners (Whitehouse)

Jerald Clark, OF: 1988-93 Padres; 1993 Rockies; 1995 Twins (Crockett)

Phil Clark, OF-1B: 1992 Tigers; 1993-95 Padres; 1996 Red Sox (Crockett)

George Cochran, 3B-SS: 1918 Red Sox (Rusk)

Ron Cook, P: 1970-71 Astros (Longview)

Claude Cooper, OF-1B: 1913 Giants; 1916-17 Phillies (Troup)

Chris Davis, 1B: 2008-2009 Rangers (Longview)

Jacke Davis, OF: 1962 Phillies (Carthage)

Walt Dickson, P: 1910 Giants; 1912-13 Braves (New Summerfield)

Pete Donohue, P: 1921-30 Reds; 1930-31 Giants; 1931 Indians; 1932 Red Sox (Athens)

Cal Dorsett, P: 1940-41, 1947 Indians (Lone Oak)

Jesse W. Douglas, INF: 1938 New York Black Yankees, 1939 Satchel Paige's All-Stars, 1937, 1940-41 Kansas City Monarchs, 1941-42 Birmingham Black Barons, 1944-45, 1949-50 Chicago American Giants, 1950 Memphis Red Sox, 1951 New Orleans Eagles, 1952-58 O.B. minor league (Longview)

C.A. Dudley, OF: 1920-21 St. Louis Giants, 1922-23 St. Louis Stars (Waskom)

Oscar Dugey, 2B-OF: 1913-14 Braves; 1915-17 Phillies; 1920 Braves
(Palestine)

Jamie Easterly, LHP:, 1974-79 Braves; 1981-83 Brewers; 1983-1987 Indians (Crockett HS)

Leon Everitt, P: 1969 Padres (Marshall)

Ron Gardenhire, SS: 1981-1985 Mets; Manager: 2002-08 Twins (Paris Jr. College 1975-77)

Joshua Geer, RHP: 2008-2009 San Diego Padres (Forney)

Joe Gilbert, P: 1972-73 Twins (Jasper)

Pepper Griffin, P: 1911 Cubs; 1911-12 Braves (Whitehouse)

Shane Halter, SS: 1997-98 Royals; 1999 Mets; 2000-2003 Tigers; 2004 Angels (Hooks)

Phil Hennigan, P: 1969-72 Indians, 1973 Yankees (Jasper)

Red Hill, P: 1917 Athletics (Marshall)

Chris Holt, RHP: 1996-97, 1999-00 Astros; 2001 Tigers (Navarro College)

Alex Hooks, 1B: 1935 Athletics (Edgewood)

Burt Hooton, P: 1971-75 Cubs; 1975-84 Dodgers; 1985 Rangers (Greenville)

Micah Hoffpauir, 1B: 2008-2009 Cubs (Jacksonville)

Clarence Huber, OF: 1920-21 Tigers; 1925-26 Phillies (Tyler)

Phillip Humber, P: 2006-2007 NY Mets; 2008 Twins (Carthage HS)

Chris James, OF: 1986-89 Phillies; 1989 Padres; 1990-91 Indians; 1992 Giants; 1993 Astros; 1993-94 Rangers; 1995 Royals; 1995 Red Sox (Rusk)

Delvin James, P: 2002 Devil Rays (Nacogdoches)

Byron "Mex, Jew Baby" Johnson, SS: 1938-39 Kansas City Monarchs, 1939-40 Satchel Paige's All Stars (Wiley College)

Rontrez Johnson, OF: 2003 Royals (Marshall)

Johnny Johnston, OF: 1913 Browns (Longview)

Randy Keisler, LHP: 2000-2001 Yankees, 2003 Padres, 2005 Reds, 2006 Athletics, 2007 Cardinals (Navarro College)

Harry Kinzy, P: 1934 White Sox (Hallsville)

Gil Kubski, OF: 1980 Angels (Longview)

Lee Lacy, OF-2B: 1972-78 Dodgers; 1976 Braves; 1979-84 Pirates; 1985-87 Orioles (Longview)

Jesse Landrum, 2B: 1938 White Sox (Crockett)

Brian Lawrence, P: 2001-05 Padres; 2007 Mets (born in Fort Collins, CO...graduated from Carthage HS)

Doug Lindsey, C: 1991, 1993 Phillies; 1993 White Sox (born in
Austin...graduated from Harmony HS)

Pat Mahomes, P: 1992-96 Twins; 1996-97 Red Sox; 1999-00 Mets; 2001 Rangers; 2002 Cubs; 2003 Pirates (born in Bryan...graduated from Lindale HS)

Clarence "Jack" Matchett, P: 1940-45 Kansas City Monarchs (Palestine)

Eddie Mathews, 3B: 1952-66 Braves; 1967 Astros; 1967-68 Tigers (Texarkana)

Ernie McAnally, P: 1971-74 Expos (Mount Pleasant)

Fred McDaniels, OF: 1939 Satchel Paige's All Stars, 1940-46, 1950 Memphis Red Sox, 1944 Kansas City Monarchs, 1949 Houston Eagles, 1951 New Orleans Eagles, 1952-53 O.B. minor leagues (Henderson)

Otto McIvor, OF: 1911 Cardinals (Greenville)

Hurley "Mack" McNair, OF-Umpire: 1911-12 Chicago Giants, 1914, 1916 Chicago Union Giants, 1915-16 Chicago American Giants, 1917 All Nations, 1919, 1928 Detroit Stars, 1920-27, 1934 Kansas City Monarchs, 1937 Cincinnati Tigers (Marshall)

Henry "Steak" Milton, OF: 1932 Indianapolis ABC's, 1933 Chicago American Giants, 1934 Brooklyn Royal Giants, 1935 Brooklyn Eagles, 1935-40 Kansas City Monarchs, 1943 New York Black Yankees, (Wiley College)

Craig Monroe, OF: 2001 Rangers; 2002-07 Tigers; 2007 Cubs; 2008 Twins; 2009 Pirates (Texarkana)

Junior Moore, 3B-OF: 1976-77 Braves; 1978-80 White Sox (Wascom)

Ray Morehart, 2B-SS: 1924, 1926 White Sox; 1927 Yankees (Terrell)

Dustin Moseley, RHP: 2006-2009 Angels (Texarkana)

Jerry Mumphrey, OF: 1974-79 Cardinals; 1980 Padres; 1981-83 Yankees; 1983-85 Astros; 1986-88 Cubs (Tyler/Chapel Hill)

Charlie Neal, 2B-SS: 1956-61 Dodgers; 1962-63 Mets, 1963 Reds (Longview)

Hub Northern, OF: 1910 Browns; 1911 Reds; 1911-12 Dodgers (Atlanta)

Phil Norton, P: 2004 Reds (Texarkana)

Heinie Odom, 2B: 1925 Yankees (Rusk)

Andrew "Pat" Patterson, INF: 1934 Cleveland Red Sox, 1934 Homestead Grays, 1935, 1937 Pittsburgh Crawfords, 1936, 1941 Kansas City Monarchs, 1938-39, 1941-42 Philadelphia Stars, 1946-47 Neward Eagles, 1949 Houston Eagles (Wiley College)

Dave Philley OF: 1941, 1946-51, 1956-57 White Sox; 1951-53, 1958-60
Phillies; 1954-55 Indians; 1955-56, 1960-61 Orioles; 1957 Tigers; 1962 Red Sox (Paris)

Damon Phillips, 3B-SS - 1942 Reds; 1944, 1946 Braves (Corsicana)

Bob Prichard, 1B: 1939 Senators (Paris)

Robert Ray, RHP -- 2009 Blue Jays (Lufkin)

Archie Reynolds, P: 1968-70 Cubs; 1971 Angels; 1972 Brewers (born in
Glendale, CA; graduated from John Tyler HS)

Carl Reynolds, OF: 1927-31 White Sox; 1932,1936 Senators; 1933 Browns; 1934-35 Red Sox; 1937-39 Cubs (LaRue)

Topper Rigney, 2B-SS: 1922-25 Tigers; 1926-27 Red Sox; 1927 Senators
(Groveton)

Curt Roberts, INF: 1947-50 Kansas City Monarchs, 1951-53 O.B. minor leagues, 1954-55 Pittsburgh Pirates, 1955-63 O.B. minor leagues (Pineland)

Rich Robertson, P: 1993-94 Pirates; 1995-97 Twins; 1998 Angels (Nacogdoches)

Eddie Robinson, 1B: 1942, 1946-48, 1957 Indians; 1949-50 Senators; 1950-52 White Sox; 1953, 1956 Athletics; 1954-56 Yankees; 1957 Tigers; 1957 Orioles (Paris)

Pete Runnels, 1B-2B: 1951-57 Senators; 1958-62 Red Sox; 1963-64 Colt .45s (Lufkin)

Jack Russell, P: 1926-32 Red Sox; 1932 Indians; 1933-36 Senators; 1936 Red Sox; 1937 Tigers; 1938-39 Cubs; 1940 Cardinals (Paris)

Dee Sanders, P: 1945 Browns (Quitman)

Louis "Big Bertha" Santop (Loftin), C-MGR: 1909-10 Philadelphia Giants, 1911-14, 1918 New York Lincoln Giants, 1914-19 Brooklyn Rpyal Giants, 1915 Chicago American Giants, 1915-16 New York Lincoln Stars, 1917-26 Hilldale Daisies. Member of Baseball Hall Of Fame (Tyler)

Scott Scudder, P: 1989-91 Reds; 1992-93 Indians (Paris)

Chris Seelbach, P: 2000-01 Braves (Lufkin)

Zach Segovia, RHP: 2007 Phillies (Forney)

Kal Segrist, 2B-3B: 1952 Yankees; 1955 Orioles (Greenville)

John Shackelford, INF-MGR-LEAGUE OFFICER: 1924 Cleveland Browns, 1925 Harrisburg Giants, 1926 Chicago American Giants, 1930 Birmingham Black Barons, 1945 U.S. Baseball League, president, 1946 Cleveland Clippers, mgr. (Wiley College)

Steven Shell, RHP: 2008-2009 Nationals (born in Longview)

Ron Shepherd, OF: 1984-86 Blue Jays (Longview)

Leo Tankersley, C: 1925 White Sox (Terrell)

Rube Taylor, P: 1903 Cardinals (Palestine)

Curtis Thigpen, C: 2007-08 Blue Jays (Forney HS)

Corey Thurman, P: 2002-03 Blue Jays (born in Augusta, GA...graduated from Texas High HS in Texarkana)

Jess Todd, RHP: 2009 Cardinals (Kilgore)

Lee Tunnell, P: 1982-85 Pirates; 1987 Cardinals; 1989 Twins (Tyler)

Luke Walker, P: 1965-66; 1968-73 Pirates; 1974 Tigers (DeKalb)

George Washington, OF: 1935-36 White Sox (Linden)

George Watkins, OF-1B: 1930-33 Cardinals; 1934 Giants; 1935-36 Phillies; 1936 Dodgers (Palestine)

Roy "Stormy" Weatherly, OF: 1936-42 Indians; 1943 and 1946 Yankees (interrupted by service in World War II); 1950 New York Giants
(Born in Warren, Texas in 1915, Raised in Pineland, Texas, Died in Woodville, Texas in 1991)

Don Welchel, P: 1982-83 Orioles (Atlanta)

Jared Wells, RHP: 2008 Padres; 2008 Mariners (Tyler Junior College)

Sammy West, OF-IB: 1927-32 Senators; 1933-38 Browns; 1938-41 Senators; 1942 White Sox (Longview)

Barney White, SS-3B: 1945 Dodgers (Paris)

Jesse H. "Bill" Williams, SS: 1939-47, 1951 Kansas City Monarchs, 1948-50 Indianapolis Clowns, 1952-54 O.B. minor leagues (Henderson)

Les Willis, P: 1947 Indians (Nacogdoches)

Herbert "Tack/Herb" Wilson, P: 1928-29 Kansas City Monarchs (Texas College)

Dan Wright, P: 2001-04 White Sox (Longview)

Ricky Wright, P: 1982-83 Dodgers; 1983-86 Rangers (Paris)

CURRENT EAST TEXANS IN THE NBA

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:57:00 --700

CURRENT EAST TEXANS IN THE NBA (Posted by David Smoak)

No player from East Texas is currently playing in the NBA.

ALL-TIME EAST TEXANS IN THE NFL LIST

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:56:00 --700

ALL-TIME EAST TEXANS IN THE NFL LIST (Posted by David Smoak)

(E-mail Smoaky with any additions, this list will be updated constantly)

These players are listed in the special historical section under their respective school.

MAJOR LEAGUERS WHO WORE A TYLER UNIFORM

Wed, 09 May 2007 13:38:00 --700

MAJOR LEAGUERS WHO WORE A TYLER UNIFORM (Posted by David Smoak)

Wingo Charlie Anderson, 1912-Tyler, MLB, Cincinnati Reds, 1910, 7 games,
0--0 record.

William M. "Bill/Willie" Andrus, Tyler-1926, MLB, 1931 and 1937 Senators and Phillies, 6 games, .000 BA.

James E. "Jim/Jay" Avrea, Tyler-1947, Major Leagues, 1950-Cincinnati Reds, 2 games, 0-0 record.

Heinz R. "Dutch" Becker, Tyler-1939, MLB 1943, 1945-47, Cubs and Indians, 152 games, .263 BA.

Fern Lee "Danny" Bell, Tyler-1934, MLB, 1939-40, Pirates, 89 games, .283 BA.

Stanley W. "Stan/Rabbit" Benton, Tyler-1932, MLB, 1922, Phillies, 6g, .211 BA.

George A. Binks, Tyler-1938, MLB, 1944-48, Senators, A's, Browns, 351 g, .253 BA.

Robert A. "Bob" Boken, Tyler-1929, MLB, 1933-34, Senators, White Sox, 147g, .247 BA.

Edward J. "Ed/Red" Borom, Tyler-1940, MLB 1944-45, Tigers, 62g, .250 BA.

Alvah E. "Abe" Bowman, Tyler-1924, MLB, 1914-15, Indians, 24g, 2-8 W/L.

Greg Brummett, Tyler-1996/Wildcatters, MLB, 1993-Twins, 1993-Giants

Hank Camelli, Tyler-1936/Trojans, MLB, 1943-46, Pirates, 1947, Braves

Larry Carter, Tyler Player/Pitching Coach 1994-97/Wildcatters, MLB, 1992-Giants.

JOhn W. "Moose" Clabaugh, Tyler-1926, MLB, 1926, Dodgers, 11g, .071 BA.

Mervyn J. "Merv" Connors, Tyler-1951, MLB, 1937-38, White Sox, 52g, .279 BA.

Clarence Otto "Sam" Covington, Tyler-1912, MLB, 1913, 1917-18, Browns, Braves, 40g, .178 BA.

Jesus P. "Charlie" Cueller, Tyler-1938, MLB, 1950, White Sox, 2g 0-0 W/L.

Raymond L. "Lee" Cunningham, Tyler-1932, MLB, 1931-32, Cardinals, 14g, .154 BA.

John Wallace "Wally" Dashiell, Tyler-1935-37, MLB, 1924, White Sox, 1g, .000 BA.

Charles Dwight "Red" Dorman, Tyler 1926, 1928; MLB, 1928 Indians

Harold F. "Hal" Epps, Tyler-1951-52, MLB, 1938, 1940, 1943-44, Cardinals, Browns, A's, 125g, .253 BA.

Uel M. Eubanks, Tyler 1928-29, MLB, 1928-29, Cubs, 2g, 0-0 W/L.

Darrell Evans, Tyler-Manager 1997/Wildcatters, MLB 1969-1976, 1989-Braves, 1976-1983-Giants, 1984-88 Tigers.

Major Kerby "Kerby" Farrell, Tyler-1934, MLB, 1943, 1945, Braves, White Sox, 188g, .262 BA.

Leslie R. "Bubba/Bubber" Floyd, Tyler-1938, MLB, 1944, Tigers, 3g, .444 BA.

Charles C. "Charlie" Gassaway, Tyler-1937, MLB, 1944-46, Cubs, A's, Indians, 39g, 5-9 W/L.

Stanley "Stan" Goletz, Tyler-1950, MLB, 1941, White Sox, 5g, .500.

George W. Harper, Tyler-1932, MLB, 1916-18, 1922-29, Tigers, Reds, Phillies, Giants, Cardinals, Braves, 1,073g, .303 BA.

Dave Hilton, Tyler-Manager 1996/Wildcatters, MLB, 1972-72 Padres.

Jessie Hollins, Tyler 1997/Wildcatters, MLB, 1992 Cubs.

George C. "General/Hickory" Jackson, Tyler-1924-25, 1927-28, MLB, 1911-13, Braves, 152g, .285 BA.

John Paul "Johnny" Jones, Tyler-1928, MLB, 1919-20, Giants, Braves, 5g, 1-0 W/L.

James H. "Jim" Kirby, Tyler-1946, 1953, MLB, 1949, Cubs, 3g, .500 BA.

Elma R. "Jack" Knight, Tyler-1931, MLB, 1922, 1925-27, Cardinals, Phillies, Braves, 72g, 10-18 W/L.

Joseph P. "Joe/Jug" Kracher, Tyler-1950-51, MLB, 1939, Phillies, 5g, .200 BA.

Wayne Krenchicki, Tyler-Manager 1995/Wildcatters, MLB, 1979-81 Orioles, 1982, 1983-85 Reds, 1983 Tigers, 1986 Expos.

Jesse G. "Jess" Landrum, Tyler-1949, MLB, 1938, White Sox, 4g, .000 BA.

Roy R. Leslie, Tyler-1929, MLB, 1917, 1919, 1922, Cubs, Cardinals, and Phillies, 160g, .266 BA.

Louis "Lou" Lombardo, Tyler-1954, MLB, 1948, Giants, 2g, 0-0 W/L.

Boris M. "Babe" Martin (Martinovich), Tyler-1940, MLB, 1944-46, 1948-49, 1953, Browns, Red Sox, 69g, .214 BA.

Charles "Tex" Crabtree McDonald, Tyler-1926, MLB, 1912-15, Reds, Braves, Pittsburgh, Buffalo, 357g, .298 BA.

William M. "Bill" McGhee, Tyler-1932, MLB, 1944-45, A's, 170g, .272.

James Robert "Jim" McLaughlin, Tyler-1932, MLB-1932 Browns

Patrick Elmer "Pat" McLaughlin-1951, MLB-1937, 1945 Tigers; 1940 Athletics

Roy D. McMillan, Tyler-1947-48, MLB, 1951-66, Reds, Braves, Mets, 2,093g, .243 BA.

Carl M. McNabb, Tyler-1936-38, 1947-49, MLB, 1945, Tigers, 1g, .000 BA.

Rufus R. "Rufe" Meadows, Tyler-1935, 1937, MLB, 1926, Reds, 1g, 0-0 W/L.

Horace R. Milan, Tyler-1912, MLB, 1915, 1917, Senators, 42g, .320 BA.

James E. "JIm/Hack" Miller, Tyler-1947,48, MLB, 1944-45, Tigers, 7g, .444 BA.

John W. "Walter" Morris, Tyler-1932, MLB, 1908, 23g, .178 BA.

Wallace "Wally" Moses, Tyler-1932-, MLB, 1935-51, A's, White Sox, Red Sox, 2,012g, .291 BA.

John R. "Red" Murff, Tyler-1952, MLB, 1956-57, Braves, 26g, 2-2 W/L.

Alexander D. "Alex" Mustaikis, Tyler-1933, MLB, 1940, Red Sox, 6g, 1-0 W/L.

Otho J. "Nick" Nitcholas, Tyler-1932, 1948, 1950, MLB, 1945, Dodgers, 7g, 1-0 W/L.

Mickey O'Neil, Tyler 1932/Sports, MLB, 1919-25 Braves, 1927 Senators, 1927 Giants.

Antonio "Tony" Ordenana, Tyler-1951, MLB, 1943, Pirates, 1g, .500 BA.

Francis J. "Salty" Parker, Tyler-1954, MLB, 1936, Tigers, 11g, .280 BA.

Ken Patterson, Tyler-1996/Wildcatters, MLB, 1988-91 White Sox, 1992 Cubs, 1993-94 Angels.

Leon A. "Lefty" Petit, Tyler-1929, MLB, 1935, 1937, Senators, Phillies, 44g, 8-6 W/L.

William E. "Bill" Reeder, Tyler-1951, MLB, 1949, Cardinals, 21g, 1-1 W/L.

Todd Rizzo, Tyler-1994/Wildcatters, MLB, 1998-99 White Sox.

William R. "Red" Rollings, Tyler-1938, MLB, 1927-28, 1930, Red Sox, Braves, 184g, .251 BA.

Joseph A. "Joe" Rossi, Tyler-1946, MLB, 1952, Reds, 55g, .221 BA.

Walter H. "Wally" Schang, Tyler-1932, MLB, 1913-31, A's, Red Sox, Yankees, Browns, Tigers, 1,840g, .284 BA.

Marshall Scott, Tyler-1940, MLB-1945-Phillies

Alvis N. "Tex" Shirley, Tyler-1939, MLB, 1941-42, 1944-46, A's, Browns, 102g, 19-30 W/L.

George H. Sisler, Tyler-1932, MLB, 1915-22, 1924-30, Browns, Senators, Braves, 2,055g, .340 BA (MLB Hall of Fame)

John J. "Jack" Stansbury, Tyler-1926, MLB, 1918, Red Sox, 20g,
.128 BA.

Milton H. "Milt" Steengrafe, Tyler-1932, MLB, 1924, 1926, White Sox, 16g, 1-1 W/L.

Bill Stein, Tyler-Manager/Wildcatters, MLB, 1972-73 Cardinals, 1974-76 White Sox, 1977-80 Mariners, 1981-85 Rangers.

John F. "Stuffy" Stewart, Tyler-1932, MLB, 1916-17, 1922-23, 1925-27, 1929, Cardinals, Pirates, Dodgers, Senators, 176g, .238 BA.

Douglas J. "Doug/Poco" Taitt, Tyler-1938, 1946, MLB, 1928-29, 1931-32, Red Sox, White Sox, Phillies, 258g, .263 BA.

Arnold Joseph "Jug" Thesenga, Tyler-1940, MLB-1948-49 Senators

Forrest Thompson, Tyler-1939, MLB-1948-49 Senators

James A. "Cotton" Tierney, Tyler-1912, MLB, 1920-25, Pirates, Phillies, Braves, Dodgers, 630g, .296 BA.

Johnnie J. "Jack" Tising, Tyler-1924, MLB, 1936, Pirates, 10g, 1-3 W/L.

Joseph G. "Joe" Trimble, Tyler-1949, MLB, 1955, 1957, Red Sox, Pirates, 7g, 0-2 W/L.

Oscar Tuero, Tyler-1934, MLB, 1918-20, Cardinals, 58g, 6-9 W/L.

Willie Vernon "Vern" Underhill, Tyler-1927, MLB, 1927-28, Indians, 15g, 1-4 W/L.

Harry W. "The Hat" Walker, Tyler-1938, MLB, 1940-43, 1946-51, 1955, Cardinals, Phillies, Cubs, Reds, 807g, .296 (Managed the Astros)

Aaron L. Ward, Tyler-1932, MLB, 1917-28, Yankees, White Sox, Indians, 1,059g, .268 BA.

Jeff Ware, Tyler-2001/Roughnecks, MLB, 1995-96 Blue Jays.

Sloan Vernon "George" Washington, Tyler-1932, MLB, 1935-36, White Sox, 128g, .268 BA.

John H. Whitehead, Tyler-1929, MLB, 1935-40, 1942, White Sox, Browns, 172g, 49-54 W/L.

Lester E. "Les" Willis, Tyler-1932, MLB, 1947, Indians, 22g, 0-2 W/L.

Henry W. "Hank" Wyse, Tyler-1953, MLB, 1942-47, 1950-51, Cubs, A's, Senators, 251g, 79-70 W/L.

Carl C. Yowell, Tyler-1924, MLB, 1924-25, Indians, 16g, 3-4 W/L.

Roy F. Zimmerman, Tyler-1940, MLB, 1945, Giants, 27g, .276.

East Texans signing as undrafted free agents...

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:20:00 --700

East Texans signing as undrafted free agents... (Posted by David Smoak)

Nate Jones, WR, Texas (Texas High), Minnesota Vikings
Shannon Boatman, DL, Florida State (Tyler Jr. College), Washington Redskins
David Hawthorne, LB, TCU (Corsicana), Seattle Seahawks
Brock Pasteur, OL, Stephen F. Austin, Tennessee Titans

East Texans taken in 2008 NFL Draft...

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:19:00 --700

East Texans taken in 2008 NFL Draft... (Posted by David Smoak)

Round 2 (51st overall), Malcolm Kelly, WR, Oklahoma (Longview)-Washington
Round 3 (80th overall), Bryan Smith, OLB, McNeese State (Newton)-Philadelphia
Round 3 (91st overall), Jermichael Finley, TE, Texas (Diboll)-Green Bay
Round 4 (121st overall), Joseph "Red" Bryant, DL, (Jasper)-Seattle
Round 7 (209th overall), Matt Flynn, QB, LSU (Tyler Lee)-Green Bay

2009 MLB Amateur Draft

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 20:38:00 --700

2009 MLB Amateur Draft (Posted by David Smoak)

Several East Texans were selected during the 2009 MLB Amateur Draft.

Click here to get all of the information and the draft-by-draft tracker.

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/draft/y2009/index.jsp.

Here's a list of the East Texans who were drafted:

Round 1:
#29, NY Yankees, Slade Heathcott, CF, Texas High

Round 4:
#129, Scott Bittle, RHP, Ole Miss (Texas High)

Round 5:
#147, San Francisco, Brandon Belt, 1B, Texas (Lufkin Hudson)

Round 6:
#182, Kansas City, Mathiew "Cole" White, RHP, New Mexico (Prairiland)

Round 7:
#229, Tampa Bay, Cody Rogers, CF, Panola Jr. College

Round 9:
#291, LA Angels, David Carpenter, RHP, Paris Jr. College

Round 19:
#582, Minnesota, John Stilson, RHP, Texarkana College

Round 21:
#648, Boston, Randall Fant, LHP, Texas High,

Round 23:
#708, Boston, Christopher Court, RHP, Stephen F. Austin

Round 23:
#709, Tampa Bay, Trevor Peterson, RHP, Hallsville

Round 25:
#752, Kansas City, Richard Folmer, RHP, Stephen F. Austin

Round 36:
#1095, Milwaukee, Josh Turley, LHP, Texas High

Round 37:
#1127, Philadelphia, Brodie Green, 2B, Texas A&M (Bullard)

Round 37:
#1131, LA Angels, Erik Gregerson, RHP, Stephen F. Austin

Round 38:
#1160, Chicago Cubs, Robert Wagner, 3B, Panola College

Round 44:
#1319, Cincinnati, Jaron Shepard, CF, Navarro College

Round 46:
#1390, Toronto, Carlos Castro, 3B, Lon Morris College

Round 49:
#1463, Seattle, Dane Phillips, Catcher, Central Heights

Round 49:
#1464, San Diego, Brett Holland, RHP, UT-Tyler (Lindale)

Round 49:
#1475, Cleveland, Burch Smith, RHP, Howard College (Tyler Lee)

Click "MORE" for a list of possible East Texans drafted:

David Smoak

MY FIRST DAY A PRO

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:25:00 --700

MY FIRST DAY A PRO (Posted by David Smoak)

Cowboys draft picks from East Texas went through their first day of workouts at a Cowboys Rookie Mini-Camp at Valley Ranch.

#55-Stephen Hodge, Linebacker (T.C.U./Tatum H.S.)
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#87-Manuel Johnson, Wide Receiver (O.U./Gilmer H.S.)
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Pictures, Courtesy-Ron Phillips

Tyler Lee's Pettigrew selected 20th overall...

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:24:00 --700

Tyler Lee's Pettigrew selected 20th overall... (Posted by David Smoak)

Former Tyler Lee and Oklahoma State tight end Brandon Pettigrew has been picked by the Detroit Lions as the 20th overall selection in the 2009 NFL Draft. Pettigrew is the first ever 1st round selection by a Tyler Lee player and joins #1 overall pick Matthew Stafford of Georgia as the Lions' first round selections.

KTBB Sports and Smoaky.com's own David Smoak received the following text message from Brandon just moments ago:

"It feels great! I'm so relieved and thankful right now. It's been a long journey with ups and downs, but it's finally here! I'm very proud!" - Brandon Pettigrew on being picked #20 by Detroit

Pettigrew also spoke with Smoak soon after being drafted by the Lions.

Podcast (Listen Now):
Brandon Pettigrew 4/25/09

News Links:

Detroit Lions official website:
http://www.detroitlions.com/index.cfm

The Detroit News:
http://www.detnews.com/article/20090425/SPORTS0101/904250399/Lions+take+TE+Brandon+Pettigrew+with+20th+pick