SANTOS (KAYO) PEREZ

Inducted in 2007 Graduated from Bowie High School in 1942 World War II veteran Texas Western graduate As a player, he was known for his size of heart and competitive spirit Had a 32 year career as a professional educator and coach Coached baseball at Jefferson High School 1963 and led them to their first District title in 12 years Silver Foxes also captured the Bi-District career in 1963 and went “toe to toe” with Lubbock Monterrey before losing the Regional Championship in three games Led Jefferson to 1966 District Championship Coached Bowie High School in 1974 and led them to District Championship Always brought his competitive nature and philosophy into the teaching and coaching arena and he was always challenging his students and players to succeed and overcome all obstacles to be winners in the game of life Inducted into the El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame Inducted into the El Paso Softball Hall of Fame Inducted into Mexico Basketball Hall of Fame

Area: Eastside / Eastwood

Source: El Paso Baseball Hall Of Fame 2

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