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Texas Hall of Fame Announces 2027 Ballot with Tech Names

6/3/2026

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Summary

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The Texas Sports Hall of Fame announced its 2027 ballot on June 2.
The primary ballot lists 20 nominees, including former Texas Tech quarterback Graham Harrell and former Texas Tech running backs coach Art Briles.
The veterans’ ballot lists 12 nominees, such as former Texas Tech staff member Richard Ritchie and player Thomas Everett.
The committee usually selects six primary and two veteran inductees each year.

History

Historical Context

Founded by the Texas Sports Writers Association in 1951, the Texas Sports Hall of Fame inducted baseball star Tris Speaker as its first member, establishing the first state hall of fame. After a 1981 Grand Prairie opening and a 1993 move to Waco, the 2027 ballot features 20 primary and 12 veteran nominees, extending the legacy of Texas icons like Roger Staubach and Darrell Royal.

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Story summary

The Texas Sports Hall of Fame announced its 2027 ballot on June 2.
The primary ballot lists 20 nominees, including former Texas Tech quarterback Graham Harrell and former Texas Tech running backs coach Art Briles.
The veterans’ ballot lists 12 nominees, such as former Texas Tech staff member Richard Ritchie and player Thomas Everett.
The committee usually selects six primary and two veteran inductees each year.

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