Alex Rodriguez hopes to rebound in Hall of Fame voting after falling far short in his first try on the ballot. The three-time MVP appeared on 34.3% of ballots in January.
2021 marks the 60th anniversary since Don Haskins debuted as head coach of Texas Western College. For 38 seasons, The Bear would roam the Miners bench.
A dozen seasons as one of the most feared pass rushers in the NFL turned out to be just an opening act for Alex Karras. His talents led him into broadcasting, acting and now the Hall of Fame.
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee retired after 11 seasons in the NFL, and despite being a dominant player on the field, injuries hurt his HOF shot at Canton.
It is long overdue that UTEP honors the man who made the men's basketball program into a mid-major powerhouse and builds a full size statue of Don Haskins.