LEGENDARY LIONS
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
**** INCOMPLETE / UNDER CONSTRUCTION ****
PRO LEVEL ~ PRO LIONS
National Football League (NFL)
NFL Players: 5
- Ray Armstrong: Drafted by Philadelphia Eagles 1960, played for Oakland Raiders 1960
- Buster Callaway: Drafted by New England Partriots
- Graham Harrell: Cleveland Browns 2009 (rookie camp), Green Bay Packers 2010-
- Jack Lummus: New York Giants 1941
- Vincent Marshall: Atlanta Falcons 2007
Note: Cornelius Dozier was born in Ennis, but graduated from South Oak Cliff. He played for the Kansas City Chiefs in 1987.
Super Bowl Rings: 1
- Graham Harrell with Green Bay Packers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLV at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, TX 2011
NFL Championships:
- Jack Lummus: New York Giants lost to Chicago Bears in 1941 NFL Championship Game
Canadian Football League (CFL)
CFL Players: 2
- Graham Harrell: QB Sackatchewan Roughriders 2009-10
- Vincent Marshall: WR Saskatchewan Roughriders 2007-08, Calgary Stampeders 2009, Winnipeg Blue Bombers 2010-
Grey Cups (CFL Championship):
- Vincent Marhall: Saskatchewan Roughriders won the Grey Cup in 2007
- Graham Harrell: Saskatchewan Roughriders lost in Grey Cup in 2009 and 2010
Pro Baseball Players:
- Aaron Clark: Tampa Bay Rays
- Joseph Shaw(2012 pitcher): Drafted by Houston Astros 2012 (Dallas Baptist University)
COLLEGE LEVEL ~ NEXT LEVEL LIONS
Heisman Trophy: Graham Harrell (Texas Tech) was front-runner for middle part of 2008 season, finished 4th
Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award (Nation's Top Senior Quarterback): 2008 Graham Harrell (Texas Tech)
Sammy Baugh Trophy (Nation's Top College Passer): 2007 Graham Harrell (Texas Tech)
American Football Coaches Association All-American Team: 2008 Graham Harrell (Texas Tech)
NCAA Bowl Game Most Valuable Player Awards: 2008 Graham Harrell (Texas Tech) Gator Bowl, 2006 Graham Harrell (Texas Tech) Insight Bowl
NCAA Career Passing Touchdown Leader: 2008 Graham Harrell (Texas Tech) with 134 TDs
University of Houston Cougars All-time Leading Receiver: Vincent Marshall
Largest Come-from-behind Victory in NCAA Bowl History: 24 points, Graham Harrell led Texas Tech to a come-from-behind victory over the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the 2006 Insight Bowl 44 to 41
First NCAA Player to post multiple 5,000 yard passing seasons: Graham Harrell (Texas Tech)
AT&T All-American Player of the Year (voted by fans): 2008 Graham Harrell (Texas Tech)
AT&T All-American Player of the Week: 9-27-2007 Graham Harrell (Texas Tech), 10-11-2007 Graham Harrell (Texas Tech)
Southwest Conference All Conference Baseball: Brooks Conover Sr (Texas A&M)
National Title: 1970 Sammy McBrierty (Texas); 1969 Sammy McBrierty (Texas)
National Championship Game: 2010 Gary Campbell (Oregon Runnigbacks Coach/Oregon lost to Auburn)
HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL ~ FRIDAY NIGHT HEROS
Parade All-Americans: 2
- Ronnie "Brick" Greer 1975
- Graham Harrell 2002
Texas High School Hall of Fame: 2002 Jack Lummus
AP Class 4A Player of the Year: 2001 Graham Harrell
Coach of the Year: 1999 Sam Harrell (Reebok), 1970 Don Berry (Dallas Times Herald)
Assistant Coach of the Year: 2004 Def. Coord. Paul Willingham (Nike State's Top Assistant)
All-State:
First Team: 2004 QB Jake Brown, 2004 DB Ryan Marinez (Texas Sports Writers Assoc.), 2003 QB Graham Harrell (Offensive Player of the Year), 2003 WR Jarvis Woodson, 2002 QB Graham Harrell (Offensive Player of the Year), 2002 OL Chris Woods, 1988 OL Matt Laudon?, 1981 Todd Parks, 1976 Steve Fuller, 1976 Ronnie "Brick" Greer, 1975 Ronnie "Brick" Greer, Sammy McBrierty, 1947 Buddy Wilson (end)
Second Team: 2008 WR Kyle Guinyard, 2005 WR Andrew Novak, 2004 C Jason Watson (Texas Sports Writers Assoc.), 2004 DL Greg Jones (Texas Sports Writers Assoc.), 2000 QB Tate Wallis, 2000 WR Broderic Jones, 1981 Kevin Fincher, 1973 Harold Fields
Honorable Mention: 2005 QB Clark Harrell, 2004 QB Jake Brown (Texas Sports Writers Assoc.), 2004 KR Ryan Marinez (Texas Sports Writers Assoc.), 2003 WR Anthony Jenkins, 2003 DL Leonard Davis, 2003 DB Patrick Roberts, 2002 WR Jarvis Woodson, 1994 Scott Payne, 1956 Randall Wylie, 1955 Ray Armstrong, 1955 Jimmy Gilmore, 1954 Ray Armstrong, 1954 Jimmy Gilmore, 1946 Billy Springfield, 1946 Buddy Wilson, 1946 Ralph L.D. Essary
All Region: 2005 Ryan Marinez
All-District:
MVP: 2005 Ryan Marinez (Special Teams)
First Team: 2011 S Shawn Johnson, 2007 CB Randall Tarrant, 2006 WR Courtney Brooks
Second Team: 2011 C Stevie Morrow, 1994 Wendell Richardson
Honorable Mention: 2011 DE Malik Jenkins, 1995 Nick Gabriel
Oil Bowl (Texas High School Allstars vs. Oklahoma High School Allstars): 2010 Zane Davis, 2004 Graham Harrell (Offensive MVP), 2004 Jarvis Woodson
Jack Lummus "Fighting Heart" Award: 2010 LB Dylan Honza, 2008 Deonte McDade, 2005 Andrew Novak, 2004 Brandon Honza, 1987 Willie Hughes, 1984 John Paul Slovak, 1983 Kelly Hitchcock, 1975 George Smith
Academic Award (highest grade point average on team): 2011 Houston Vanya, 2010 Adam Martinek, 2004 Larry Clem, 1987 Mark Waggoner, 1984 Rel Lipscomb, 1983 Mark Novy
Buster Callaway Coaches Special Award (hard working team player): 2010 Adam Martinek, 2005 Chase Willingham, 2004 Roy Mata and Michael Davis, 1987 Michael Green and Kevin Pace, 1984 Byron Burr, 1983 Pat Venable, 1982 Dennis Dlabaj (note: 1982 was first year for award)
Defensive Back of the Year Award: 2011 S Shawn Johnson, 2010 S Sam Walker and OLB/S Dalton Snyder, 2005 CB Brannon Wood and S Ryan Marinez, 1987 Wayne Leaks, 1984 James Watkins, 1983 Greg Payne
Defensive Lineman of the Year Award: 2010 Malik Jenkins, 2005 Andy Arteaga, 2004 Greg Jones and Dennis Beasley, 1987 Rusty Grayson, 1984 Shawn Payne, 1983 Corey Baker
Offensive Back of the Year Award: 2010 WR Seth Smith and RB Zarron Dove, 2005 Marc Malone and Charles Sallies, 1987 Martin Walker, 1984 Sam Walker
Offensive Lineman of the Year Award: 2010 C Kolton Bragg, 2005 Mathew Slovacek and Clay Gillespie, 2004 Jason Watson, 1987 Todd Kyser, 1984 Isaiah Young, 1983 Henry Betik
Rum Miller American Legion Leadership Award (began in 1970): 2010 QB Curtis Tekell, 2005 Clark Harrell, 2004 Larry Clem, 1987 QB Steve Collins, 1984 Eric Lucas, 1984 Jackie Davidson
Sammy McBrierty Linebacker Memorial Award: 2010 Boston Prachyl, 2005 Bryan Norton, 2004 Jarred Tims, 1987 Damon Betik, 1984 John Paul Slovak, 1983 Manuel Birdow
Shawn Mathis Memorial Award (best new-comer, named in honor of EHS lineman who died of heat stroke in 1978): 2010 S Shawn Johnson, 2005 Lee King, 2004 Ryan Marinez
Golden Circle Awards:
First Team Offense: 1987 Steve Collins, 1987 Willie Hughes
First Team Defense:
Second Team Offense: 1988 Matt Laudon, 1987 Derrick Searcy, 1987 Martin Walker
Second Team Defense: 1987 Rusty Grayson
Honorable Mention: 1990 Joe Brown, 1987 Steve Collins (punter), 1987 Aurthur Edwards, 1987 Michael Green (defense), 1987 Mark Waggoner (defense), 1987 Damon Betik (defense), 1987 Wayne Leaks (defense), 1987 Todd Kyser (offense)
Dallas Morning News All Metro All Star Team: 1970 Clay Callaway (sophomore of the year), 1970 Gary Lockhart, 1970 Chuck Bohall (offensive player of the year), 1970 Sidney Fielder Jr, 1970 Ronnie Murff, 1970 Jerry Kitchens (honorable mention), 1970 Gary Isom (honorable mention), 1970 Mike Brown, 1970 Randy Pool, 1970 Doug Watson, 1970 Darrell Harbert, 1970 Tommy Brooks (honorable mention)
Dallas Times Herald All Star Team: 1970 Don Berry (Coach of the Year), 1970 Sidney Fielder Jr (2nd team LB)
Outstanding Football Star Award: 1958 Lloyd Mynatt
Msc. Notes:
1930 Malcolm Hadley considered one of best backs in the State
1915 Vaughn "Buddy" Broxson considered one of fastest and most reliable ends in the State
1915 Osborne Fuqua considered one of fastest and most reliable ends in the State
Note: SEE ALSO ENNIS LIONS INDIVIDUAL RECORDS and TEAM RECORDS
