KEN MOORHEAD

KEN MOORHEAD

Inducted in 2004 Played basketball and baseball for Wilson High School in Oklahoma Played baseball and basketball at Eastern Oklahoma Junior College His baseball squad qualified for the NJCAA World Series Finished his college career playing basketball at Texas Western College from 1954 to 1956 In 1958, he and fellow El Paso Baseball Hall of Famer Nemo Herrera took an El Paso team to the Babe Ruth World Series Became Head Baseball Coach for El Paso High School in 1961 and held that position until 1977 Achieved a record of 192-181 Won District Championships in 1962 and 1971 His 1965 Tiger squad had a 20-3 record and were cited by the District Champion Austin Panthers as the “best team” they played that season He coached either in high school or summer league play many El Paso Baseball Hall of Famers including: Bob Arnold, Ernie Barrueta, Ernie Carreon, Lou Camilli, Lyn Hunt, Raul Marquez and Johnny Miller He was recognized as a “classy” coach who got 120% out of his players On the field, he was always polite, under control and always in charge of his players, his team and the game Players under his guidance were taught to respect the game of baseball

Área: Eastside / Eastwood

Fuente: El Paso Baseball Hall Of Fame 2

Cargado por: [email protected]

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