GEORGE RAY COLVIN - INDUCTEE #51
hall of fame fast fact:
George Ray Colvin fouled out of only one high school and one AAU game his entire career, never being disqualified from a college game.
George Ray Colvin
George Ray Colvin was a multi-sport standout at Turkey before his fame with West Texas State basketball and Amateur Athletic Union teams.
At Turkey, Colvin played fullback and was captain on three undefeated Turkey football teams. In track, he competed in the 880, mile relay, high jump, and broad jump. Colvin went to state in the 880 as a junior and senior.
After playing freshman football at WT, the 6’4”, 190-pound Colvin concentrated on basketball and was named All-Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Conference forward in 1933. During his first two seasons, the Buffs finished 20-3 and 20-4.
Colvin played for AAU teams the next two years, then returned to WT to lead the Buffs to a 19-6 record in 1935-36, earning All-American honors.
After retiring from traveling with AAU teams, Colvin farmed and then became a teacher and coach in Turkey.
He loved the game so much, he played on “outsider” teams until he was 55 years old.
