HEB Sports Hall of Fame Newsletter September 2018

September's Newsletter Topics

• Feature Article : Where Are They Now
• ​Save the Date: The Third Annual Charity Golf Classic
• Coming Soon: What to Expect in Future Newsletters
• Spotlight: Sponsor a Past Inductee or Team 

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Where Are They Now?

2000
​Hall of Fame
Inductee
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Gary Sibley

This month we are honored to feature Gary Sibley. Gary is the first basketball player to be inducted into the HEB Sports Hall of Fame, securing that honor in 2000. 
 
Gary grew up on a farm in Bedford, Texas. When he was five years old, his nine year old brother became interested in sports and began sharing everything he learned with his little brother.  Gary took to sports like a fish to water. In fact, as a first grader, Gary was already playing basketball. He was discovered by a coach and recruited in second grade, with an offer to play on the 8th grade B Team the following year, provided he made all A's in school. Gary was able to meet those terms, and by the third grade, he was indeed playing on the 8th grade B Team.

Gary spent a lot of his free time in the gym, perfecting his skills. It certainly paid off because he caught the attention of Coach Murray and Coach Zeitz, who helped him advance quickly in the sport. Gary played basketball at Bell High School in Hurst from 1963 to 1965 and earned three-consecutive District MVP honors. In addition, he was named to the All-State team all three years. Gary led the state in scoring during his senior year with 29 points per game and was selected to All-State Tournament team as a sophomore. He recalls what a dynamic team they had during his senior year. Nine out of twelve players from that team went on to receive scholarships and played basketball in college. 

Gary attended college at SMU, where he majored in Business. While he had intentions of becoming an attorney like his older brother, his trajectory changed when he became interested in the entertainment industry. However, at the age of 24, opportunities in real estate presented themselves and set the course for his future in real estate development and venture capital investments. However, during his time at SMU, Gary was also busy making his mark once again as an athlete. He played basketball at SMU from 1966 to 1969, where he was star point guard and won multiple awards.  His list of accomplishments in college basketball are impressive: 1966, All SWC Freshman, 20.8 ppg. 1967, member of the SWC Champions, NCAA Elite 8 Finalist. 1968, awarded the Bobby James Memorial Award for Leadership and Scholarship. He led SMU in free throw percentage and assists in 1968-1969, 12.1 ppg.

So what's new with Gary Sibley? This past May, Gary was honored By the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches and was inducted into the Texas High School Basketball Hall of Fame. He and his wife, Cindy live in the DFW Metroplex area. In his free time, he enjoys playing golf and traveling with his wife. He remains actively involved in the HEB Sports Hall of Fame, also serving as a member of the Board of Directors. He is excited about the future of the HEB Sports Hall of Fame, citing the advancements in the past two years. It's a new era for the Sports Hall of Fame, from the way events are planned and conducted to the new, polished website. He says with a smile, "We moving into the twenty-first century." 

Celebrating a great athlete and respected member of the community is something we embrace. We are proud of the legacy Gary Sibley has built in our community and we congratulate him on being honored and inducted into the TABC Texas High School Basketball Hall of Fame.

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If you know a past inductee who would like to be featured in a future edition of "Where Are They Now?", please contact Cheryl Bills via email at hebshf.gmail.com

Newspaper Clipping Declares "Gary Sibley...deadly Raider"

Star Point Guard for SMU 

Texas High School Basketball Hall of Fame Induction May 2018

Membership Has Its Privileges

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The Third Annual Charity Golf Classic

Tournament Day Information

September 17, 2018

Registration begins at 11:00 am
Lunch at noon 
Shotgun Start at 1:00 pm
​Scramble Format

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Tournament Rules

• ​Teams have four members
• Non-handicapped tournament
  • Allows other players with physical or age limitations to  putt only
  • Other team members may hit the other shots for the player with limitations
  • Only four shots per placement
• Three Man Teams
  • Fourth ball can be hit with any team member
  • Only four shots per placement

• Players with a 10+ handicap and/or over age 60 may hit from the red tees
  • All other men hit from the white tees
  • Women hit from the women’s tees
  • Two (2) putt maximum score per team on green
  • Only one shot per player on the Hole in One Contest
    • Hole #16
    • Per insurance Policy
      • Professional golfers are not eligible
      • Minimum of 150 yards for men –white tees only
      • Minimum of 125 yards for Women

​Be sure to save the date for the HEB Sports Hall of Fame Golf  Tournament on September 17, 2018, at Texas Star in Euless, Texas.  You can register at the event or preregister online by going to hebshf.com and clicking the ONLINE REGISTRATION button on the home page. For details about the tournament, simply click on the Events & Photos tab at the top of any page on the website and choose "Golf Tournament Registration & Sponsorship" from the drop down menu. From there you can access the Sponsorship Packet, download an entry form or sign up online.

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Tournament Prizes

• Hole in One prize of $20,000 with half going to the charity foundation.
• Winning team will have their names added to the HEB-SHF Charity Golf Tournament Team Champion Plaque

Title Sponsor 2018

BSN Sports

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Coming Soon

Announcement of 2019 HEB SHF Inductees
Details About the HEB SHF Banquet

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Spotlight

Are you in interested in sponsoring a Past Inductee or Honor Team?
Your sponsorship puts the past SHF Inductee or Honor Team of your choice in the spotlight on the HEB SHF Website, Facebook Page and upcoming newsletter. Email Cheryl Bills at [email protected] for details.