Jack Myers: A legendary, larger than life figure

Fannin County Sports Hall of Fame - Class of 2023

  • Jack Myers and Roscoe Nash work together as East Fannin Coaches in 1965.
    Jack Myers and Roscoe Nash work together as East Fannin Coaches in 1965.
  • Jack Myers is pictured as principal of East Fannin High School, 1966-1967.
    Jack Myers is pictured as principal of East Fannin High School, 1966-1967.
  • Jack Myers, left, is pictured with Mike Ballew, center, and T.J. Thompson, right, at West Fannin Middle School.
    Jack Myers, left, is pictured with Mike Ballew, center, and T.J. Thompson, right, at West Fannin Middle School.
  • Jack Myers, right, pictured in the Navy with a basketball in hand, mid 1940’s.
    Jack Myers, right, pictured in the Navy with a basketball in hand, mid 1940’s.
  • Jack Myers, far right kneeling, is pictured with the 1965-1966 East Fannin State Tournament team.
    Jack Myers, far right kneeling, is pictured with the 1965-1966 East Fannin State Tournament team.
  • Jack Myers, #22 back row, smiles in a team photo at Maryland, 1949.
    Jack Myers, #22 back row, smiles in a team photo at Maryland, 1949.
By Mike Harper One of the most popular features in the history of Readers’ Digest magazine is a series written by various guest writers titled ‘The Most Unforgettable Character I Have Ever Met.’ Had…

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