Anjanette Kirkland and Andrea Williams, Texas A&M legends, were recently inducted into the San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2024. The induction ceremony took place at the Henry B. González Convention Center. Kirkland, a graduate of Holmes High School in San Antonio, was a member of the Texas A&M track and field team from 1993-97. Williams, who attended Churchill High School, competed for the Aggies in volleyball from 1992-95 and basketball from 1993-94.
Kirkland, who is already a member of the Texas A&M Athletics Hall of Fame, the Southwest Conference Hall of Fame, and the Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame, had an illustrious career as a hurdler. She won numerous titles and accolades during her time at Texas A&M, including being named Female Performer of the Year at the Big 12 Outdoor Championships in 1997. Kirkland currently coaches track and field at Cypress Woods High School in Houston.
Williams, recognized as a member of the SEC Legends Class of 2020, was a trailblazer at Texas A&M, becoming the first athlete to letter in both volleyball and basketball in the same year. She helped lead her teams to the NCAA Sweet 16 in both sports. After her athletic career, Williams pursued a successful career in sports administration, currently serving as the Chief Experience Officer for the NBA’s Utah Jazz.
In addition to Kirkland and Williams, the San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2024 also includes former Converse Judson High School football coach Jim Rackley and Julius Whittier, the first Black football letterman at the University of Texas. Each member of the Class of 2024 has made significant contributions to the world of sports, leaving a lasting legacy in their respective fields.