Sul Ross Hall of Honor

John Fortenberry

  • Sport Basketball
  • Induction Year 2011

Biography

  • B.S. Degree in Physical Education, 1974
  • Associate Degree-Hill Junior College, 1971
  • Set national junior college record for most free throws made in a game (25-29)
  • Lettered two years in basketball, 1972-72 and 1973-74
  • Sul Ross team captain 1972-73 and 1973-74
  • All Tournament at two Sul Ross Invitationals
  • All Academic-Lone Star Conference , 1973-74
  • Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities, 1973-74
  • Member of P.E.M. Club
  • Member of Outstanding Athletes of America
  • Insurance sales with Texas Farm Bureau with numerous sales awards
  • Owner of John Fortenberry Insurance
  • Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church-Deweyville, Texas
  • Former presidents of Newton County Chamber of Commerce and Newton Lion's Club
  • Member of the Newton ISD School Board