Former Tiger recognized by Baylor Athletics

By TONI WALKER

WACO – Baylor University recently honored a former Daingerfield Tiger during their game against the University of Texas on Oct. 28. David Mims was named a 2017 Baylor Football Legend by the “B” Association.

After starring at Daingerfield High School, Mims went on to letter in football at Baylor from 1989-1992. Mims currently ranks #2 All-time in yards per attempt(5.6 yards per carry average) and ranks among the top 10 in Total Career Rushing Yards. Mims led the team in rushing two consecutive years (1991 and 1992) AND LED THE TEAM IN All Purpose yards in 1992. Those stats landed Mims on Baylor Football’s All-Decade Team for the 1990s.

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