Hall of Fame
In 1951, Rex Yerby was a member of the All-AIC Basketball First Team and the recipient of the university’s T.L. Smith Award. He lettered in football, basketball and baseball before enlisting in the United States Navy in 1952. In 1956, Yerby returned to Ozarks and was a member of the All-AIC Baseball First Team in 1956 and 1957 and was the Arkansas Golden Gloves Heavyweight Champion. He lettered again in football, basketball and baseball in his final two years. From 1957 to 1986 Yerby was a coach and administrator posting an impressive .670 winning percentage and a record of 103-48-2. He was a three-time Coach of the Year and coach of the West All-Stars. He spent 32 years as a coach and administrator.
