Dick Gray

After an outstanding athletic record at Mars Hill Bible School, Dick Gray enrolled at Freed-Hardeman, becoming a vital part of the athletic program.

While at Freed-Hardeman, Gray was a member of the basketball team, starting at guard both his freshman and sophomore years. He averaged in double figures and lettered both years.

He was also a member of the baseball team.

From Freed-Hardeman, Gray went to Oklahoma Christian College where he turned his interest to track and field, concentrating on the long jump. As an OCC athlete, he won gold medals in the long jump at fourteen meets throughout Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Iowa and South Dakota. He held the school record in the 100 yard dash from 1965-68 and the long jump from 1966-90. He currently holds the record as a member for the 400 meter and 800 meter relay teams. He won the NAIA National Championship in the long jump and was Oklahoma Christians's first All-American and national champion.

Gray was a member of the NAIA Distinguished Athletes Association in 1967.