Each day thousands of motorists view a sign at the junction of Teays Valley Road with State Route 19 in Hurricane which reads “West Virginia Legends Museum.” There is no location listed, just a telephone number. The number belongs to Greg Tidd.

Last fall, Greg informed the Breeze that the WV Sports Legends would be moved from Artie in Raleigh County to Teays Valley. The museum houses memorabilia created by Coach Tex Willaims.

Williams is remembered as the coach who led both St. Albans High School and Morris Harvey College (now University of Charleston) to their greatest years ever in basketball. Over the course of his long career, he collected bits and pieces of West Virginia sports history. The bits and pieces included memorabilia featuring West Virginians who found legendary success in the NBA and NFL. Tex made friends with the greatest of the great and fashioned poster displays and hosted banquets in their honor. Inductions began with Jerry West, Randy Moss, Hot Rod Hundley, and Rod Thorn. The museum provides a walk down memory lane for all who have ever been touched by the great sports talent which the Mountain State has produced.

Williams’ hometown of Artie is off the beaten path and not easily accessible to visitors. Greg Tidd suggested moving the museum to Teays Valley where many could see Tex’s tribute to WV’s rich sports history and its beloved figures. Williams accepted.

The museum now sits in two Amish-built structures on Tidd’s property high above Teays Valley near the Crooked Creek I-64 exit. Tidd stated that he pleased in his role in making Williams’ contributions to West Virginia sports history known to a wider audience. Presently, visits are by appointment. Tidd can be reached at 304-389-6959.