ATLANTA HIGH SCHOOL
Atlanta Athletics Hall of Fame
Atlanta ISD Athletics Hall of Fame
The Atlanta Athletics Hall of Fame is an organization formed to honor former Atlanta and Booker T. Washington High School athletes and coaches. The purpose of the group is to maintain outstanding athletic traditions and promote pride in Rabbit achievement. With over a century of competition, Atlanta has produced many championship teams and individual players who are worthy of recognition.
Eligibility for Honorees
- Competed for or coached at Atlanta or Booker T. Washington High School
- Eligible ten years after graduation
- Have played and lettered in at least one sport while in high school
- Be living or deceased
- Performed in an outstanding manner either in high school, college or professionally (any one or all three levels will be considered for selection)
- Displayed exemplary character in their adult life
- No serving member of the selection committee will be eligible for selection
Boosting Atlanta Pride – Athletics Hall of Fame
Written by Gordon Pynes
2018 Inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame List
- Hubbard Edwin Northen
- Coach Ed Rabb
- Louis Franklin “Bear” Allday
- Jimmie Lee “Earthquake” Hunt
- Sarah Haydel
Induction Ceremony
The first induction ceremony will be held during the Atlanta-Pleasant Grove football game on Friday, September 14, 2018. A reception for honorees will be held on the afternoon prior to game time.
How Can I Support the Atlanta Athletics Hall of Fame?
Establishment of the Hall of Fame will require funds to pay for plaques honoring incoming members. Plaques will be permanently placed in the entry way under the Rabbit Stadium press box.
Your support may come from contributions. All donations will be text exempt. Mail donations to Atlanta Athletics HOF, PO Box 637, Atlanta, Texas 75551.
