ARKANSAS SPORTS HALL OF FAME:

Lee Mayberry never demanded spotlight, but he shined in it

Lee Mayberry hasn’t played for Arkansas in 20 years, but he still ranks high on a number of the Razorbacks’ career lists, including first in steals (291) and third in scoring (1,940).

Lee Mayberry hasn’t played for Arkansas in 20 years, but he still ranks high on a number of the Razorbacks’ career lists, including first in steals (291) and third in scoring (1,940).

Lee Mayberry was 10 years old the first time Nolan Richardson watched him dribble a basketball.

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Sports, Pages 17 on 01/24/2012

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CajunHog says...

Congrats Lee! You more than deserve this. BTW, I remember that shot at Texas. That was one of many great games against Penders & Texas during that time in Arkansas Basketball.

January 24, 2012 at 7:57 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

oink2u2 says...

Thanks Lee for the way you represented the program and for all of the great memories.

January 24, 2012 at 8:08 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

teamhawg says...

Totally unassuming, classy guy. Thanks Mr. Mayberry.

January 24, 2012 at 8:40 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

LondonHawg says...

Great read Bob, thanks !

January 24, 2012 at 9:13 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

bholt_arkansasonline.com says...

thanks to all for reading ... Lee doesn't seem to have changed much physically. Still looks like he can play.

January 24, 2012 at 11:06 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

NBS says...

Easily one of my three favorite Hogs, with Corliss and Sidney! Congrats, Lee!

January 24, 2012 at 11:45 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

BOBV says...

I loved his cool confidence. A true leader!

January 24, 2012 at 11:50 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

cstexhog says...

so many times so many win so good was the man. thanks... you were the best.

January 24, 2012 at 12:35 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

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