David Byrd
Inducted in 2002
Coaching
As a Lion

As Coach of the Wayne County Lady Cats, David Byrd has built a perennial powerhouse. His teams have made 11 TSSAA state tournament appearances, finishing as Final Eight competitors four times, Final Four competitors three times, runners-up three times and state champions once.

Byrd's teams have captured 10 District 12A seasonal championships, nine district tournament crowns and 11 Region 6A tournament championships. They have advanced to the sub-state 13 of the 15 years he has been their coach. His overall record at Wayne County stands at 411-85. More than 20 of his players have received athletic scholarships to further their education.

He has been recognized as the District 12A Coach of the Year nine times and Class A Midstate Coach of the Year four times. On two occasions, he has coached the western division team of the Tennessee All-Stars.

After Graduation
Byrd holds a B.S. from Freed-Hardeman and a M.Ed. from Tennessee State University. He and his wife, the former Sherry Bunch, have two children, Jon David Byrd and Shannon Beckham. In addition, they are foster parents to Nick and Mary Milam.
 
Lion Hall of Fame
YearInducteeSport(s)
1985Kerby FarrellBaseball
1985Laurent JohnsonCoaching
1985Lon VarnellBaseball, Basketball, and Football
1986Mary Nelle Brum ChalkWomen's Basketball
1986John Luke WebbFootball, Basketball, and Baseball
1986James WilliamsBaseball and Basketball
1987Mac H. FeltsMultiple
1987Kate Pennington RochelleWomen's Basketball
1987Robert L. WittBasketball
1988Ulyss BrockMen's Basketball
1988Mayme Higginbottam LaneWomen's Basketball
1988Jim MurdaughMen's Basketball
1989Jerry MooreMen's Basketball
1989John L. WeeksBaseball, Basketball, Football
1990Vanassa Chism BranchWomen's Basketball
1990Dolly LambertBaseball
1990John PipkinBaseball and Basketball
1990David SmithBasketball
1990R.W. (Dick) StewartBasketball
1991Sammy FisherCoaching
1991Dick GrayTrack and Field
1991Robert Stanley LittleMen's Basketball
1992Ancil JohnsonMen's Basketball
1992Clyde WoodsTennis
1993Aaron HerronMen's Basketball
1993Gerald MichaelMen's Basketball
1994Arthur BonnerMen's Basketball
1995Ruben BrownMen's Basketball
1995Charlie SmithMen's Basketball, Coaching
1996Cindy AndersonWomen's Basketball
1996Janice Wood GriggsWomen's Basketball
1996Renee Hensley PaughTennis and Basketball
1996Owen MitchellMen's Tennis
1997Randall AveryMen's Basketball
1997Sergio CastelloMen's Tennis
1998Garrett GrillsMen's Basketball
1999Fabiana CuggionniWomen's Tennis
1999Joe HardinDistinguished Service
1999Johanna MittenhammerWomen's Tennis
1999Ernesto RamosMen's Basketball
2000Claudia SanchezTennis
2002Jennifer Burkeen ShowersBasketball
2002David ByrdCoaching
2002Clay MurleyBaseball
2005Kara Sanders AtkinsWomen's Basketball
2005Qiana ElamWomen's Basketball
2006Chike StevensonMen's Basketball
2007Federico ContrerasTennis
2007Ricardo FerreiraTennis
2007Micheal GainesMen's Basketball
2008Nancy BennettDistinguished Service
2008Lee BurklowMen's Basketball
2008Mikki Dowell VinsonVolleyball/Softball