Legends Weekend
Celebrating our outstanding 'Roos July 24-26, 2026
Legends Weekend invites 'RooNation athletics alumni to campus each summer for connecting and reminiscing at a reception, awards event, and the Slats McCord Golf Tournament. The Austin College Athletics Department and the Alumni "A" Athletics Association Board induct honorees into the Austin College Athletics Hall of Honor and present the Coach Joe Spencer Award for Meritorious Service and Lifetime Achievement in Coaching during the annual event.
Please contact Kristi Lucchese, Director of Alumni Engagement, at 903.813.2419 if you have any questions.
2026 Athletics Hall of Honor Inductees
Jordan Anderton ’11 – Volleyball
Rex Baker ’84 – Football
Ransom Okpala ’14 – Men’s Basketball
Ann Savage '19/MAT’20 – Women’s Basketball
Bobbi Schulle ’10 – Softball
Bob Simeone ’80 – Football
1979 Football Team
2026 Coach Joe Spencer Award
Howard Ballard ’77
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'Roos Reception
in memory of Danny Gilstrap ’67
Friday, July 24, 2026
The GarHole
106 Houston St, Anna, TX 75409
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Dinner & Awards Presentation
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Mason Complex, Hughey Gymnasium
Doors Open at 5:00 p.m., Program begins at 5:30 p.m.
43rd Annual Slats McCord Golf Tournament
Sunday, July 26, 2026
Stone Creek Golf Club, Sherman, TX
7:30 a.m. - Registration Opens
8:30 a.m. - Shotgun start
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Accommodations
Hilton Garden Inn
Denison/Sherman/At Texoma Event Center
5015 South US 75
Denison, TX 75020
903.463.3331
Marriott Sherman
4344 Loy Lake Road
Sherman, Texas 75092
903.868.3400
Nightly Rate: 139.00 USD
Last Day to Book: June 24, 2026
If all hotels are fully booked, reach out to one of the many hotels in the area and mention "Austin College" to secure a discounted rate (pending availability at the time of reservation).
Please note that blocks will close appx. 3 weeks before the event.
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Sponsorships
To sponsor the Legends dinner or Slats McCord Golf Tournament, please contact JR Ohr.