The Board of Directors of the Texas Sports Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the eight selected individuals who will be inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame on February 15, 2025. In partnership with Dave Campbell’s Texas Football (DCTF), the 2025 class will be revealed live on DCTF’s “Texas Football Today” show on Thursday, October 24th at noon CST.

The newest group of inductees includes a professional soccer player, a WNBA star, a longtime college athletic administrator, three NFL players, and a Negro League and Baseball Hall of Famer. The Class of 2025 was selected by ballot through a statewide selection committee. Votes from TSHOF members, inductees, board members, and selection committee members were tabulated by Simply Voting.

The newly elected inductees for the Class of 2025: Cedric Benson (deceased), Todd Dodge, Brittney Griner, Ed “Too Tall” Jones, Biz Mackey (deceased), Carla Overbeck, Chris Plonsky, and Richmond Webb.

Texas Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2025

Cedric Benson – Benson attended Robert E. Lee High School in Midland and finished his high school playing career with 8,423 rushing yards, the most in Texas 5A history and the fourth-most in Texas high school football history. At the University of Texas, Benson became the only player in school history to rush for 1,000 yards in each of four consecutive seasons. He played eight years in the NFL, rushing for more than 1,000 yards three times.

Todd Dodge – Port Arthur native Todd Dodge has an impressive 23-year career as a Texas high school football coach, with a 233-72-0 record before the 2024-2025 season. His teams clinched seven state championships, including three consecutive titles at both Southlake Carroll and Austin Westlake.

Brittney Griner – Griner, a McDonald’s All-American, burst onto the scene as the best high school women’s basketball player in the nation. During her time at Baylor University, she was a three-time All-American and Big 12 Player of the Year. She is the only women’s college basketball player to score over 2,000 points and block over 500 shots. Griner is a three-time Olympic gold medalist and a ten-time WNBA All-Star.

Biz Mackey – Eagle Pass native James Raleigh “Biz” Mackey was the premier defensive catcher of the Negro Leagues, mentoring players like Roy Campanella and Monte Irvin. He earned five East-West All-Star Games and two Negro World Series Championships.

Ed “Too Tall” Jones – In 1974, the Dallas Cowboys selected Ed Jones with the first overall pick in the NFL Draft, marking the first and only time a player from an HBCU has been chosen as the top pick. Jones participated in three Pro Bowls and earned All-Pro honors in 1982.

Chris Plonsky – Chris Plonsky has worked in college athletics since 1976, marking her 37th year at The University of Texas. From 2001-2018, she served as UT women’s athletics director, where women’s teams won 64 conference championships and three national championships.

Richmond Webb – Webb, a Dallas native, helped lead the Aggies to Southwest Conference Championships in 1986 and 1987. He became a two-time All-Pro, seven-time Pro Bowl selection, and was named to the NFL 1990s All-Decade Team.

Carla Overbeck – Overbeck, current assistant coach for Duke University’s women’s soccer team, has an impressive career spanning over 30 years. She won four consecutive national championships with the University of North Carolina and played for the U.S. Women’s National Team from 1988-2000.

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The 64th Annual Texas Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet, presented by Texas Farm Bureau Insurance, will be held in the BASE at Extraco Events Center in Waco, Texas, on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Tickets and sponsorship packages for the 2025 Texas Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reception are on sale now and available at tshof.org/induction. For more information or questions, please contact Krista Martin at krista.martin@tshof.org or call 254-756-1633.

With the mission to preserve the legacy of inductees and the history of sports throughout the state, the Texas Sports Hall of Fame celebrates the accomplishments of athletes, coaches, and administrators who have brought fame and honor to Texas. Established in 1951, the TSHOF is home to over 400 sports legends and 13,000 pieces of memorabilia. For more information, visit tshof.org or call 254-756-1633.