Seagoville Community Invited to Vote for the Greatest Running Back in High School History

Shop in Seagoville launches online poll honoring SHS Dragons football legends

        
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Seagoville High School has produced generations of tough, talented and unforgettable running backs, and now the community has a chance to make its voice heard. Shop in Seagoville has opened an online poll asking fans, alumni and residents to decide: Who is the greatest running back in Seagoville High School history?

The poll, titled “Best SHS Running Back,” launched July 1 and will remain open through July 31. Voters can review a ballot of 13 standout Dragon ball carriers spanning seven decades and cast one vote for the player they believe deserves the top spot.

“Seagoville football is woven into the fabric of this town, and the debate over the best running back has always been part of the fun,” said a spokesperson for Shop in Seagoville.

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“We wanted to create something that celebrates that history and lets the community weigh in. Whether you saw them play in the ’50s or cheered from the stands in the 2000s, this is your chance to honor the legends who carried the ball and the pride of Seagoville with them.”

The nominees represent a timeline of Dragons’ greatness:

Toady Bearden (1950s)
Jake Landess (1950s)
Leon Tharp (1950s)
David Travis (1950s)
James Collier (1970s)
Ricky Richards (1970s/1980s)
Floyd Wells (1980s)
Eli Escobar (1980s)
John Livingston (1980s)
Kelvin Eafon (1990s)
Curtis Mann (1990s)
Decory King (2000s)
Troy Stoudermire (2000s)

To cast a vote, participants must select one running back from the list and submit their name and email address. Organizers note that only one vote will be accepted per IP address to keep the results fair and meaningful. Final results will be published on Shop in Seagoville after the poll closes at the end of July.

The poll can be found online through Shop in Seagoville’s digital platforms. Community members are encouraged to share the poll with fellow fans and join the conversation about the Dragon backfield greats who left their mark on Friday nights.