Our Legacy

A legacy begins with a passion . . .

“. . . we feel that there has been laid a foundation for girls’ athletics at this institution that will materialize until we have one of the best girls’ basketball teams that can be found anywhere in this country.”

1928 Wayland yearbook

The Hutcherson Flying Queens Foundation has been in place since 2012, but the Flying Queens program has been committed to excellence since 1948!

After more than 70 years, and more than 1700 wins, 10 national championships, a 131-consecutive game win streak, 230 All-Americans, and consistent national rankings, the Flying Queens remain the winningest collegiate women’s basketball program in the country.

With every win, every honor, every championship, every new milestone, the Flying Queens legacy grows. The Foundation is committed to honoring this legacy and the players, coaches, and sponsors who were instrumental in building it. We also will celebrate the recognition given to the players, coaches, sponsors and others who played a key role in building the Flying Queen legacy.

Finally, we believe the Flying Queens’ legacy tells an amazing story about the growth of women’s basketball, the women who played for the Flying Queens, and about their love for the game that found a home on the high plains of Texas.

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Every story is unique.
Every story grows the Flying Queens Legacy.

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How we celebrate and preserve the Flying Queens legacy

Honors and Awards

An HFQF Honors Committee was created to seek recognition for former players, coaches, and sponsors by submitting nominations to various Halls of Fame, starting with these five: Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame (WBHOF), Texas Sports Hall of Fame (TSHOF), Panhandle Sports Hall of Fame, and Wayland Athletic Hall of Honor.

Players’ Stories

In the Foundation’s efforts to win induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, one strategy to build awareness came through players’ stories. These personal accounts about their experiences as a Flying Queen and the impact of that experience provided a unique insight into the Flying Queen program that no statistic or win-loss record could portray.

As a part of the HFQF’s strategic plan, the Foundation is reaching out to former players, coaches and sponsors to submit their stories with the goal of having 100 stories by the end of 2024.

Flying Queens Museum – NOW OPEN!

The museum tells the story of the origins and growth and impact of the Flying Queens basketball program. Because of the longevity of the program, a timeline of the Flying Queens’ history also provides an insight into the growth of the women’s game.

The museum is the culmination of a dream among a number of former Flying Queen players and coaches to share what they believe is a unique story in women’s sports.

The Flying Queens Museum will live in the Mabee Regional Heritage Center on the Wayland Baptist University campus.

Click on this block to view a gallery of photos from the Museum’s Grand Opening in February 2023.

Click on the link below to view a video tour of the museum.

https://vimeo.com/showcase/flying-queens-museum?fbclid=IwAR2_1ggyfZIRWiyo-AgN6tbquVJwLPnprRMwjJtWCrt_-4IkJVoIo-tsVs4

Preserve the Flying Queens Legacy

Help honor and celebrate the history of women’s basketball with a donation to the Flying Queens Museum.

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