Abner Haynes - All MVC Back

Eight Eagles Gain MVC Recognition

Eight Eagles received recognition in national and all-conference rankings. The Flock placed three on the Missouri Valley Conference first team, two on the second team, and three on the honorable mention list in the official poll.

Abner Haynes was named all-MVC back by the official poll and on both the UPI and AP ratings. Haynes placed on the third team All-American and was fifth in the vote for Outstanding Texas Amateur Athlete of 1958.

Receiving first team rankings were Bill Carrico and Fred Way. On the second team were Hal Byrd and Vernon Cole. Cole also was named to the AP first team. Eagles on the MVC honorable mention list were Bill Groce, George Herring, and Bob Way. Cole, Carrico, and Groce were also selected for All-American honorable mention.

The Yucca, 1959
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