Hardin-Simmons University

Barbara Fields Currie established the foundation for the women's basketball program at Hardin-Simmons University. In addition to serving as women's basketball coach, she also taught full time in the Physical Education Department and sponsored the white horse riders. With a limited budget and no scholarships, she compiled a commendable record of 77-36. Currie retired in 1998 after a 38 year teaching career at Hardin-Simmons University, Big Spring, and Childress, Texas.