Former Shockers Media Mentions & Updates

[WuShock Reaper]

Legendary Fort Worth basketball coach who touched thousands of lives dies at 82 - Fort Worth Star Telegram

https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/fort-worth/article253860003.html

BY KALEY JOHNSON
UPDATED AUGUST 31, 2021 05:13 PM

"John Gales Sr., who impacted thousands of lives in the 36 years he coached basketball and taught English in the Fort Worth school district, died Aug. 25 at the age of 82.

Gales’ list of accomplishments as a basketball player, coach and teacher is lengthy. But he will likely most be remembered for the values of hard work, integrity and goodness of spirit that he instilled in his students and the community.

Gales, a Fort Worth native, went to James E. Guinn Middle School and I.M. Terrell High School. He played basketball at Wichita State and returned to Fort Worth in 1962 as an educator and coach. He and Alice Gales had four sons: John Jr., Jeff, James and Jerrold. Jerrold Gales died in November 2020. The other three men still live in the Fort Worth area...."

[ShockTalk]

Legendary Fort Worth basketball coach who touched thousands of lives dies at 82 - Fort Worth Star Telegram
https://www.star-telegram.com/news/l...253860003.html
BY KALEY JOHNSON
UPDATED AUGUST 31, 2021 05:13 PM

"John Gales Sr., who impacted thousands of lives in the 36 years he coached basketball and taught English in the Fort Worth school district, died Aug. 25 at the age of 82.

Gales’ list of accomplishments as a basketball player, coach and teacher is lengthy. But he will likely most be remembered for the values of hard work, integrity and goodness of spirit that he instilled in his students and the community.

Gales, a Fort Worth native, went to James E. Guinn Middle School and I.M. Terrell High School. He played basketball at Wichita State and returned to Fort Worth in 1962 as an educator and coach. He and Alice Gales had four sons: John Jr., Jeff, James and Jerrold. Jerrold Gales died in November 2020. The other three men still live in the Fort Worth area...."

Nice find! Mr. Gales played for Ralph Miller and along side players like Al Tate, Lanny Van Eman, Ev Wessel, Ron Heller, Gene Wiley, and Ernie Moore. Averaged 10.9, 9.2 and 11.2 ppg his sophomore, junior, and senior years and was most likely considered a small forward or the 3 position.

[WuDrWu]

Legendary Fort Worth basketball coach who touched thousands of lives dies at 82 - Fort Worth Star Telegram

https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/fort-worth/article253860003.html

BY KALEY JOHNSON
UPDATED AUGUST 31, 2021 05:13 PM

"John Gales Sr., who impacted thousands of lives in the 36 years he coached basketball and taught English in the Fort Worth school district, died Aug. 25 at the age of 82.

Gales’ list of accomplishments as a basketball player, coach and teacher is lengthy. But he will likely most be remembered for the values of hard work, integrity and goodness of spirit that he instilled in his students and the community.

Gales, a Fort Worth native, went to James E. Guinn Middle School and I.M. Terrell High School. He played basketball at Wichita State and returned to Fort Worth in 1962 as an educator and coach. He and Alice Gales had four sons: John Jr., Jeff, James and Jerrold. Jerrold Gales died in November 2020. The other three men still live in the Fort Worth area...."

What an amazing man. RIP Mr. Gales knowing the positive impact you had on thousands of lives.

[im4wsu]

Nice find! Mr. Gales played for Ralph Miller and along side players like Al Tate, Lanny Van Eman, Ev Wessel, Ron Heller, Gene Wiley, and Ernie Moore. Averaged 10.9, 9.2 and 11.2 ppg his sophomore, junior, and senior years and was most likely considered a small forward or the 3 position.

Had a pure 12-14' jumper from either side of the lane. One of my favorites.

[RoyalShock]

A tribute of sorts, I guess, for Baker.

https://www.postingandtoasting.com/2021/9/1/22651717/a-oakaak-tribute-to-the-retiring-ron-baker

[WstateU]

A tribute of sorts, I guess, for Baker.

https://www.postingandtoasting.com/2...ring-ron-baker

I enjoyed that… thanks!

[wichshock65]

Not a big surprise for us that saw him this summer.

https://twitter.com/IAmDPick/status/1437302791819702272?s=19

[wichshock65]

https://twitter.com/tayloreldridge/status/1440482586963283971?s=19

[WuTheOne]

Jacob Herrs had an interesting summer. GA at Indiana. Worked out with Russell Westbrook. Got into a pickup game with 9 NBA guys. Connection with Etienne and some of Etienne's connections helped make that happen

https://www.kansas.com/sports/college/wichita-state/article254458393.html?fbclid=IwAR0S3HwmZUGkP8r9XcTqunNo4W0e220eI2medAE06psom8Nnh-p0REmbOUk#storylink=mainstage_lead

[Kung Wu]

Jacob Herrs had an interesting summer. GA at Indiana. Worked out with Russell Westbrook. Got into a pickup game with 9 NBA guys. Connection with Etienne and some of Etienne's connections helped make that happen

https://www.kansas.com/sports/colleg...mainstage_lead

So cool!

[wichshock65]

https://twitter.com/WashWizards/status/1441159049463042056?s=19

[N Crestway]

Austin Reeves signed to a 2 year contract by the Lakers. Despite his leaving, feel good about it because for 2 years he truly put his body on the line for WSU.

[shock]

Austin Reeves signed to a 2 year contract by the Lakers. Despite his leaving, feel good about it because for 2 years he truly put his body on the line for WSU.

Yep, and WSU paid to fix his shoulder and then he left and now look at him.

[Windiwu]

Austin Reeves signed to a 2 year contract by the Lakers. Despite his leaving, feel good about it because for 2 years he truly put his body on the line for WSU.

I hated seeing him leave but he most likely did the best thing for himself. I think he really needed the year off and even possibly a different style of coach.

[wichshock65]

https://twitter.com/tayloreldridge/status/1442973985088557057?s=19