Carl Spoonemore †
Inducted 2006
Hometown: Raymondville
High School: Raymondville High School
College: Texas A&I University
Best Known for: Coaching Football
March 14, 1926-Jan. 19, 2018
After starring for Raymondville High School, Spoonemore was a four-year football letterman for Texas A&I University in the 1940s, captain in 1949.
Spoonemore then became one of the state's best high school football coaches and athletic directors, eventually being named to state halls of honor for both positions. He led West Texas power Albany from 1957 to 1961, winning 57 of 65 games including back-to-back Class A state titles in 1960-61. Over five seasons, his teams allowed just 7.5 points per game.
At Harlingen from 1965 to 70, Spoonemore won 40 of 58 games for the Cards before leaving to spend 18 years as the Athletic Director at Brazosport from 1971 to 1987.
He also coached at Carrizo Springs, McGregor, and Lubbock, compiling a lifetime record of 164-41-4; Spoonemore was elected to the Texas High School Coaches Association Hall in 1990 and the Texas High School Athletic Directors Hall of Fame in 1991.