Look Who's Talking about Texas History Davick Services recommends the Facebook Group "West Texas History & Memories" for history, famous people, old photos, stories, unclaimed estates and genealogy of the Western Half of Texas . . . Check it out and join the conversation |
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Famous People from Hale County Texas | |||||
Jamar Wall | |||||
Jamar Wall was born in Plainview Texas on January 10, 1988. He
attended Plainview High School where he played as a running back,
defensive back and punter. As a senior, he received All-State honors after registering 2,735 rushing yards, 42 touchdowns, 2 interceptions and a punt returned for a touchdown, while leading the Class 4A in rushing yards and scoring. He was named to the Amarillo Globe-News Golden Spread Team and as its player of the year. Wall attended Texas Tech University on a football scholarship. During his time with the Red Red Raiders he received second-team All-Big 12 honors and was named defensive MVP of the 2010 Alamo Bowl. He finished his college career with 50 games (38 starts), 186 tackles (3 for loss), 9 interceptions, 34 passes defended and 2 forced fumbles. Professionally Jamar has played for the Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans and Philadelphia Eagles before signing with the Calgary Stampeders in the Canadian Football league in 2012 as a free agent and his career took off where he has received West division and CFL All-Star honors. He is currently playing for the Stampeders . |
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Resources: Early Life in Texas County by County Books about Texas People and Places Amazing People from Texas County by County Texas History in the 19th Century (Amazon) Vintage Texas Photos (eBay) |
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Texas Football History County by County | |||||
Texas Football Legends - County by County | |||||
Famous People from Hale County Texas | |||||
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Books about Hale County People and Places | |||||
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