Hugh A. Pennal, MD

Hugh A. Pennal, MD

Inducted 1990

MHS Graduate 1938
Football Team: 35, 36, 37
Signal Caller for Double and Single Wing and Punt Formations
Defensive Safety: All District and All State 1937
Defeated Rockwall 19-6 in 1937 Regional Championship for the final level of competition.

Basketball Team: 36-38
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Example of Dedication:  Lived in Hawkins and had to jog home 17 miles after practices.  He was quoted to say “It kept me in shape.”

Baylor – Linebacker and Running back as a Freshman
WWII Veteran – Army Air Force Captain 42-45
Received B.S from Baylor University 1946
Received M.D from University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, 1950.

Private Practice – Psychiatry – Amarillo, TX from 1059