Inducted November 15, 2003

1961    As a senior at Smithville High School, Mr. Hibdon was named to the Nashville Banner’s All-Mid State Team (1st Team).

1961-1962    As a freshman at Martin he scored 506 points for a 19.4 average and helped lead the team to its first Dixie Conference Championship.

1962-1963    As a sophomore at Martin he scored 660 points for a 22.4 average in leading the team to a second straight Dixie Conference Championship.  He was named to the All-Dixie Conference Team, All NJCAA Region 7 Team, and voted MVP of the Team.

1963-1965    Attended Bethel College in McKenzie, Tennessee. Played basketball and was All-Conference in 1964-1965 season. He was also the top scorer in the VSAC in 1965.

1965-1967    Taught at Dupont Jr. High School in Jacksonville, Florida. Coached the Boy’s Basketball Team to a 26-0 record.

1967-1968    Attended Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and received his Masters Degree in Physical Education.

1968    Taught and coached at Waynesboro High School in Waynesboro, Tennessee.

1969-1974    Taught and coached at Martin Junior College. Was Assistant Coach for Men’s Basketball and Baseball. Coached the 1974 Men’s Tennis Team that went to the National Tournament.

1975    Started Sports World Sporting Goods Store in Pulaski, Tennessee and has owned and operated the store since 1982.

1992    Inducted into the Retail Merchants Hall of Fame, Pulaski, Tennessee.