Lea County Athletic Hall of Fame

     Early settlers to the Llano Estacado were a scattered lot, coming together seldom. Whenever and wherever possible to hear a travelling preacher, celebrate a festive event or a ranch dance, some type of sports activity could be expected.

     Children playing baseball with a stick and ball made from a piece of cloth wrapped and tied around a rock, old cow-pokes talking about the meanest bronc they had broken, the fastest horse they had riden or their skill at roping, during the social event.

     These traditions have been a part of Lea County's history, producing many local athletes and heroes. In an effort to recognize these outstanding individuals, the Lea County Museum established the "Lea County Atheletic Hall of Fame" in 2008 and asked local residents to nominate individuals to be recognized and honored in the Lea County Atheletic Hall of Fame.

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