Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame

April 13, 2015 Hall of Fame Working

DAWAHARES/KHSAA HALL OF FAME
NOMINATION FORM AND INFORMATION

Information about Nominee:

Name: Hoover Niece

Information about Person Making the Nomination:

Name: Don Richardson

Address:
138 Forest Hill Drive
Irvine, KY 40336

Category of Nomination:

Coach

Gender:

Male

Minority?

Primary KHSAA Basketball Region: 14

Secondary KHSAA Basketball Region: 0

Coach:

Coached at which High School(s): Estill County HS

Year of Retirement: 1997

Nominee's Accomplishments at the High School Level in Kentucky:

Hoover Niece was raised in Whitesburg, KY where he excelled in Football and Basketball at Whitesburg High School. All-State in Football and Basketball during his Jr and Sr seasons. After graduation from EKU, Coach Niece began his teaching and coaching career at Estill County High School for 2 years was an assistant the remainder of 27 years was spent as Head Football Coach. 1) Coached at ECHS 1970-1997 2) Record 128-108-1 3) Twice Sub-District Champs 4) Players Coached 1,000+ 5) 4 Players 1st team all state 6) 1 Player Kentucky Mr. Football Finalist 7) 1 Player Kentucky All Star Team 8) 1 Player High School All American 9) 2 Times Assistant Coach on Kentucky All Star Team