Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame Nomination Report

NOMINEE	ELIG/SR/F/MIN	NOMINATOR	TYPE/REGION/DOB	DATE NOM/EXP
575 2023 2025	Donnie Gray 1110 Paces Creek Road Manchester, KY 40962	ELIGIBLE SENIOR	Tommy Nicholson 8183 Highway 638 Manchester, KY 40962	COACHClay CountyRetired 200613	NOM 10/31/2023 EXP 06/30/2029
Please summarize this person's accomplishments as a coach, player, official or contributor at the high school level in Kentucky. Donnie Gray coached the Clay County Tigerettes/Lady Tigers girls' basketball team for 21 years. During his tenure, he accumulated 505 and 142 losses for a career .780 winning percentage. His teams won eleven 49th District Championships, nine 13th Region Championships, and his team won the 1989 KHSAA Girls' State Basketball Championship. Donnie also had teams that finished runner-up in the state tournament in 1992, semifinalist in 1993, and quarterfinalist in 1988, 1991, and 1994. He has a career state tournament record of 12 wins and 8 losses, and Donnie was named Associated Press Coach of the Year twice during his run as coach. Donnie also was named 13th Region Coach of the Year four times while being at the helm of the Lady Tiger Basketball team. After retirement, Donnie was Athletic Director for over 10 years for Clay County High School and Clay County Public Schools. Please list any other factors about this individual that you would like for the Screening or Selection Committees to consider. Donnie Gray is truly deserving of this honor. Growing up, he never had the opportunity to play basketball due to his family not being able to afford to take him practice or games. As a result, Donnie pursued a career in coaching once he graduated college. Donnie was as dedicated and determined to make our Clay County Tigerettes girls' basketball program in the 1980's as successful as our Clay County Tigers boys' basketball team. He done so by winning a record seven consecutive 13th Region Championships (9 overall), nine consecutive 49th District Championships (11 overall), and the highlight of his run was the 1989 KHSAA Girls' Basketball State Championship. Recently, Donnie was honored by having the court in Bobby Keith Gymnasium named after him, and several years ago the girls' basketball team honored him by starting the Donnie Gray Shootout. Of all these accomplishments, Donnie most proud of his family: he attends all his grandchildren's games when he is healthy to go. Formerly screened in 2019, but not selected
Attachments: Gray, Donnie Nomination Gray, Donnie Support 2 Gray, Donnie Letters of Recommendation

NOMINEE

ELIG/SR/F/MIN

NOMINATOR

TYPE/REGION/DOB

DATE NOM/EXP

575
2023
2025

Donnie Gray
1110 Paces Creek Road
Manchester, KY 40962

ELIGIBLE
SENIOR

Tommy Nicholson
8183 Highway 638
Manchester, KY 40962

COACHClay CountyRetired 200613

NOM 10/31/2023
EXP 06/30/2029

Please summarize this person's accomplishments as a coach, player, official or contributor at the high school level in Kentucky. Donnie Gray coached the Clay County Tigerettes/Lady Tigers girls' basketball team for 21 years. During his tenure, he accumulated 505 and 142 losses for a career .780 winning percentage. His teams won eleven 49th District Championships, nine 13th Region Championships, and his team won the 1989 KHSAA Girls' State Basketball Championship. Donnie also had teams that finished runner-up in the state tournament in 1992, semifinalist in 1993, and quarterfinalist in 1988, 1991, and 1994. He has a career state tournament record of 12 wins and 8 losses, and Donnie was named Associated Press Coach of the Year twice during his run as coach. Donnie also was named 13th Region Coach of the Year four times while being at the helm of the Lady Tiger Basketball team. After retirement, Donnie was Athletic Director for over 10 years for Clay County High School and Clay County Public Schools. Please list any other factors about this individual that you would like for the Screening or Selection Committees to consider. Donnie Gray is truly deserving of this honor. Growing up, he never had the opportunity to play basketball due to his family not being able to afford to take him practice or games. As a result, Donnie pursued a career in coaching once he graduated college. Donnie was as dedicated and determined to make our Clay County Tigerettes girls' basketball program in the 1980's as successful as our Clay County Tigers boys' basketball team. He done so by winning a record seven consecutive 13th Region Championships (9 overall), nine consecutive 49th District Championships (11 overall), and the highlight of his run was the 1989 KHSAA Girls' Basketball State Championship. Recently, Donnie was honored by having the court in Bobby Keith Gymnasium named after him, and several years ago the girls' basketball team honored him by starting the Donnie Gray Shootout. Of all these accomplishments, Donnie most proud of his family: he attends all his grandchildren's games when he is healthy to go. Formerly screened in 2019, but not selected

Attachments: Gray, Donnie Nomination Gray, Donnie Support 2 Gray, Donnie Letters of Recommendation

NOMINEE		ELIG/SR/F/MIN	NOMINATOR	TYPE/REGION/DOB	DATE NOM/EXP
258 0 2000	E.R. 'Doc' Gray Box 61 Harlan, Ky 40831	ELIGIBLE DECEASED MINORITY	Mike Jones 420 East Central Street Harlan, Ky 40831	COACHHarlan13	NOM ? EXP ?
Still Active At Time Of Nomination; Has Won Over 600 Games In Basketball With Boys & Girls-took 1999 Girls' Team To Sweet 16; Outstanding Record Coaching Boys'& Girls' Track.
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