Sonny Maynard

Sonny Maynard was a two-time basketball All-American at Cowley in 1956 and 1957. He also earned All-Region VI both seasons, and was voted Most Inspirational Player for the Tigers. He is eighth on Cowley’s all-time career scoring chart with 996 points. Up until the 1999-2000 season, Maynard held the record (with fellow inductee Del Heidebrecht) for most free throws in a single game with 16. He is a member of the Johnson County, Southwestern College, Oklahoma (Conoco) AAU, and Missouri Valley AAU halls of fame. He was a member of national champion senior citizens softball team in 1999. That same year, Maynard was a member of a senior citizens basketball team that finished second in the nation. From 1959-69, Maynard served as director of recreation at Winfield State Hospital & Training Center. He was an instructor, coach and counselor at Johnson County from 1969-94.