Frank Harris just locked his legacy in cement, officially inducted into the San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The former UTSA quarterback, a local legend, accounted for an insane 120 touchdowns and smashed 38 UTSA records during his career, leading the Roadrunners to back-to-back Conference USA championships in 2021 and 2022.
Roadrunner Legends Steal the Show
Harris, a San Antonio native, brought unparalleled success. “It is an extreme honor,” Harris said, giving massive props to his family. “I definitely appreciate everybody here, my family, above all. I wouldn’t be here without them.” He even joked about not running for mayor, saying he’s “just not a political person.” Joining him was Larry Coker, UTSA’s first football coach who started the program in 2009 and led their inaugural game in 2011. UTSA track and field star Tameka Roberts-Nunez also got enshrined.
Olympic Gold, National Records, and a Mom’s Love
Then there’s Jimmy Feigen, the two-time Olympic swimming medalist, whose story is pure inspiration. He snagged a gold in the 400-meter relay at the 2016 Summer Olympics and a silver in the same event in 2012. Before all that Olympic glory, Feigen set national records at Churchill, crushing the 50-yard freestyle in 19.49 seconds and the 100-yard freestyle in 43.05. He won multiple UIL 5A state titles and was named Swimming World Magazine’s National Boys’ High School Swimmer of the Year in 2008. But get this: he thanked his mom for everything. “My mom was always there for every morning workout, every week,” Feigen shared. “I would definitely not be in where I am here today. She really put all the pieces together for me. She was the one that really showed me a line when the darkness was just everywhere. So, I can’t ever thank her enough for what she’s done and her sacrifice. This win is more her win than it is my win.” Talk about real talk.
The 1971 Lee Volunteers: Changing the Game
And let’s not forget the Class 4A state champion 1971 Lee football team. These guys captivated fans even before the Spurs rolled into town in 1973. Imagine this: they ran a potent passing attack in an era where everyone else was just pounding the ground! Quarterback Tommy Kramer, running a pro-set offense, led them to an incredible 14-0-1 season. He broke the state record for passing yards, throwing for 2,731 yards and 26 touchdowns, even rallying Lee to a 28-27 victory over Wichita Falls. Kramer, who later played for the Vikings and was diagnosed with dementia in 2024, made the trip from Minnesota. Former Lee linebacker Jimmy Burkholder summed it up perfectly: “It is such an honor to be representing these guys,” he said. “You talk about this group of guys, and two words come to mind: fanatical effort.”
What a lineup for the San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame! From record-breaking quarterbacks to Olympic champions and trailblazing football teams, Saturday’s induction at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center was a massive shout-out to absolute legends. These are the stories that make sports so powerful, reminding us that hard work, family, and a “fanatical effort” can truly take you all the way.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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