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Topic: James “Fly” Williams
There are several reasons that Robinson, a 6-2, junior from St. Louis, MO, could follow former teammate Chris Horton; who led the OVC in scoring last year with an average on 18.8 points per game.
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Instant Peay Play: APSU Governors Chris Horton finally gets a shot at postseason play, history
Just how good has Horton been? Well, let’s start with his numbers for Austin Peay. Heading into his first OVC Tournament game, Horton ranks 10th on the school’s all-time scoring list with 1,615 points – just 11 points from tying Trenton Hassell for ninth place — and 30 points behind Anthony Davis for eighth place.
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Austin Peay inducts Dr. W. Cooper Beazley, Gary McClure and Andrew Lorentzson into APSU Hall of FameAPSU Sports Information
In addition, Andrew Lorentzson, who starred in basketball for Austin Peay in the mid-1930s when it was a junior college, also was inducted through the University’s new Honors category, reserved for those former athletes who competed at least 50 years ago. Loren McCamey Schanding, granddaughter of the late Lorentzson, who died in 1971, accepted the award for the family. ![]() Dr. W. Cooper Beazley, Gary McClure and Andrew Lorentzson inducted into APSU Hall of Fame. (Courtesy: Brittney Sparn/APSU Sports Information) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Sports | No Comments
Dr. Cooper Beazley to be inducted into APSU Athletics Hall of FameDr. Beazley has helped APSU athletics enjoy a “Wonderful Life”
Kimmel wonders what APSU athletics medical care, what the APSU athletic training room would be like today if not for the longtime orthopedic surgeon. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Sports | No Comments
APSU to hold Wendy’s Chili Dinner and Silent Auction to benefit Coaches vs. Cancer, SaturdayAPSU Sports Information
Last season, Austin Peay and Murray State fans combined to raise more than $2,000 at the event – a total expected to be surpassed, Saturday. Fans are invited to the Dunn Center third level (east side) between the end of the women’s game and beginning of the men’s game to eat. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Events | No Comments
Dr. Cooper Beazley, Gary McClure and Andrew Lorentzson to be inducted into APSU Athletic Hall of FameAPSU Sports Information
In addition, Andrew Lorentzson, who starred in basketball for Austin Peay in the mid-1930s when it was a junior college, also will be inducted into the APSU’s Athletic Hall of Fame through the new Honors category, reserved for those former athletes who competed at least 50 years ago. ![]() Gary McClure, Dr. W. Cooper Beazley and Andrew Lorentzson to be inducted into the APSU Athletic Hall of Fame. (Courtesy: Austin Peay Sports Information) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Sports | No Comments
Memories of Mickey – Remembering Mickey Fisher Part 3Part 3 of a 5 Part Series
Mary Hopson had graduated from Clarksville High School two years ahead of Mickey. They knew who each other was in high school, but because of their age difference, they never dated. Mary was one of three children from a regular,hard working, go to church on Sunday family. Very close to her father, with a couple of ” over-protective” brothers and a mother who could cook like nobody’s business, Mary Hopson was raised just like Mickey Fisher. Their families never had a lot of money, never had all the latest “things,” they just made the best out of what they had, and they were happy about it.
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Memories of Mickey – Remembering Mickey Fisher Part 2Part 2 of a 5 Part Series
It was a delicate situation with his father, George Fisher, still coaching at APSU, and his mother working there as well. Myra Fisher told me, “We hoped it was alright, and that people didn’t see it as a problem, but Mickey knew that he wasn’t going to get any favors, and would have to work hard and earn his spot on the team.”
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Memories of Mickey – Remembering Mickey FisherPart 1 of a 5 Part Series
I started dating a cheerleader at Northwest, and since I didn’t go to high school here, I immediately hated Clarksville High School, (my girlfriend told me to). When Northwest and CHS played each other, the entire city shut down, and everybody went to the game. I saw Mickey play a few games, but only when they played Northwest.
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The Fly’s jersey retired at APSU
William’s jersey plaque was placed on the north wall of the Center, a sports arena years after Martin put APSU on the sports map. Williams expressed his appreciation to the SRO crowd and thanked former coach Lake Kelly and his teammates from 1972-73 and 1973-74 seasons. APSU lost the game with Martin in an overtime decision, 87-82, dropping APSU to 12-10 in the Ohio Valley Conference. «Read the rest of this article» |
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