Tony McGinnis

Class of 2013

Antonio “Tony” McGinnis, known to Huntsville sports fans as “T-Mack,” starred at Butler High School under legendary coach Jack Doss before enjoying an impressive collegiate career at Texas A&M University. At Butler in the late 1980s and early 1990s, McGinnis led the Rebels in scoring for three straight years, averaging 16.4, 17.3, and 20.6 points per game, and also led in rebounding. His teams won two city championships and one area title, with a 30-4 senior season culminating in a Final Four appearance. That year, he earned first-team All-State honors, was named Huntsville’s MVP, and was nominated for the McDonald’s All-American team.

Choosing Texas A&M over several SEC programs, McGinnis became a four-year letterman and three-year starter. His college career was defined by defensive prowess, rebounding, and clutch scoring, including a career-high 28 points against Nebraska and a game-winning stretch against Florida. As a senior, he averaged 15.2 points, led the team in steals, and earned All-Southwest Conference Defensive Team honors. He graduated as the Aggies’ No. 12 all-time scorer with 1,240 points.

Post-basketball, McGinnis became a community leader in Huntsville. As director of Social Services at the Harris Home for Children and head basketball coach at Oakwood University, he impacts lives far beyond the court. A journalism major, he authored “The Game Is Deep,” exploring the challenges athletes face after their playing days end. McGinnis and his wife, Mitzi, have five children.

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