North Texas Athletics Hall of Fame

Olvis Hicks

Olvis Hicks

  • Class
    1941
  • Induction
    1999
  • Sport(s)
    Football, Track & Field/Cross Country (men's)
A four-year letterwinner in track from 1938 to 1941, Hicks helped the Eagles to three Lone Star Conference championships.

Olvis anchored the 880-yard relay that set the United States record. He also was a running back on the North Texas football team.
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