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04-30-2014, 10:51 AM
Congrats to Russ for joining the KHSAA Hall of Fame. Russ was a great athlete and is an even better person. His Grandson Dylan Cox will be a Sr. this year for the Bobcats and is a heck of a football player in his own right.
The following is a exerpt from the Middlesboro daily article.
Russell Miracle graduated from Bell County in 1961. A multi-talented athlete at BCHS, Miracle was a two-time member of the All-State football team, led the Bobcats to a 13th Region basketball title, and was a leader on the track team.
Miracle had never seen a football upon entering high school, but that didnât stop him from earning All-State honors in 1960 and 1961. He started every football game from his freshman season on, playing halfback and defensive back for the Bobcats. As a junior, he led the state in scoring up until the last two games of the season. As a senior, he was selected to play in the Kentucky East/West All-Star game. He was recruited by Tennessee and Alabama, but chose to play football at the University of Kentucky.
A three-year starter on the Bell County varsity basketball team, Miracle helped lead the Bobcats to a 13th Region Championship in 1960 and a berth in the KHSAA Boysâ Sweet 16. Bell County advanced to the second round as he scored 21 points in a win over Harrodsburg, and Miracle went on to earn All-State honors.
A four-year letterman in track, Miracle competed in the 100, 200 and 440 yard dashes, as well as the mile relay. As a senior, he served as the acting coach when Bell County went to the regional meet at Barbourville and helped several runners qualify for state, including himself. Miracle got involved in coaching the areaâs youth when his playing days were over, and served as the analyst for Bell County football broadcasts on WRIL from 1985-2006
Complete article below.
http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/news...-KHSAA-HOF
The following is a exerpt from the Middlesboro daily article.
Russell Miracle graduated from Bell County in 1961. A multi-talented athlete at BCHS, Miracle was a two-time member of the All-State football team, led the Bobcats to a 13th Region basketball title, and was a leader on the track team.
Miracle had never seen a football upon entering high school, but that didnât stop him from earning All-State honors in 1960 and 1961. He started every football game from his freshman season on, playing halfback and defensive back for the Bobcats. As a junior, he led the state in scoring up until the last two games of the season. As a senior, he was selected to play in the Kentucky East/West All-Star game. He was recruited by Tennessee and Alabama, but chose to play football at the University of Kentucky.
A three-year starter on the Bell County varsity basketball team, Miracle helped lead the Bobcats to a 13th Region Championship in 1960 and a berth in the KHSAA Boysâ Sweet 16. Bell County advanced to the second round as he scored 21 points in a win over Harrodsburg, and Miracle went on to earn All-State honors.
A four-year letterman in track, Miracle competed in the 100, 200 and 440 yard dashes, as well as the mile relay. As a senior, he served as the acting coach when Bell County went to the regional meet at Barbourville and helped several runners qualify for state, including himself. Miracle got involved in coaching the areaâs youth when his playing days were over, and served as the analyst for Bell County football broadcasts on WRIL from 1985-2006
Complete article below.
http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/news...-KHSAA-HOF
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05-01-2014, 05:26 PM
I've known Russell since I was just a little fella. Very nice man and an honor much deserved.
Congrats to Fred Bishop, too. Little tiny Pineville has turned out its fair share of legendary athletes.
Congrats to Fred Bishop, too. Little tiny Pineville has turned out its fair share of legendary athletes.
05-01-2014, 08:30 PM
Congrats Russell a true Bell County Bobcat!!!!!
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