The charmed coaching career of the legendary Gary Blair has come to a close, but his impact on and off the court will never be forgotten. As we bid him farewell, a number of Blair's most celebrated former players sat down to say "thank you" to the man, the mentor, the coach.

As he prepares to coach his final game at Reed Arena on Thursday night, there is no denying the legendary impact Gary Blair has made on Texas A&M University, the game of women's basketball, the lives of countless former players, the community and so many others.