Corsicana in Navarro County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Coach Jim Acree

“Run It Again, Men!”

Photographed by James Hulse, August 23, 2026

1. Coach Jim Acree Marker

Inscription.
1963 Corsicana State AAA Football Champions 14-0-0, the only undefeated, untied team in Texas

Assistant Coaches
Raymond Anderson • Jerry Moore • Paul Slaughter • Jerry Matthews

Team
Bill Allison • Jerry Anderson • Bruce Butler • Ronald Cottar • Sam Cooper • Mark Dawson • Donnie Denbow • Lonnie Elmore • Johnny Elmore • Gene Garrett • Roger Goldesberry • Robert Graham • Jim Hagle • Bill Henson • Holly Holstein • Don Ivie • Rankin Koch • Rick Libal • Marc Maxwell • Johnny Nelson • Ronnie Rhoads • David Robinson • Gary Roman • Stan Rosen • Nick Sanders • Jerry Sheets • Cody Sherrard • Ben Smith • Glen Smith • Joe Smith • John Stover • Ronnie Ward • Chick Whistler • Danny Wilcox • Jim Wood

Erected by Visit Corsicana.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1963.

Location. 32° 5.569′ N, 96° 27.796′ W. Marker is in Corsicana, Texas, in Navarro County. It is at the intersection of South Beaton Street and W 6th Ave, on the left when traveling north on South Beaton Street. Touch for map. Marker is at

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or near this postal address: 116 S Beaton St, Corsicana TX 75110, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Oil Field Worker (a few steps from this marker); Brent Thompson (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Merchants Opera House (within shouting distance of this marker); Herbert Lewis (Hub) Hill (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); History of Radio Station KAN-D (about 300 feet away); The Molloy Hotel (about 400 feet away); Henry G. Damon (about 400 feet away); State National Bank of Corsicana (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Corsicana.

More about this marker. The Corsicana Bronze Statue Tour highlights local people, industries,

Coach Jim Acree Marker and Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse

2. Coach Jim Acree Marker and Statue

and events through life-size bronze sculptures. Most stops are walkable in historic downtown Corsicana, while several require driving.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 23, 2026

3. Coach Jim Acree Marker

Closeup of coach’s football.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 23, 2026

4. Coach Jim Acree Marker

The view of the statue along the street.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on August 24, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 25, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.