East Texas A&M Athletic Hall of Fame
Football – 1977-79
Lonnie Cunigan had an excellent career at wide receiver in three seasons for the Lions, breaking out as a senior in 1979, when he was named anhonorable mention All-American by the Associated Press and the NAIA, as well as an NAIA District 4 All-Star. He was tied for second in school history in career receptions at the end of his career with 111 catches for 1,641 yards and 12 touchdowns. In his senior year, he was named First Team All-Lone Star Conference after leading the LSC with 47 receptions for 600 yards.