Meet the RGV Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2000

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Celestino Z. Avila, M.D.†

Hometown: Donna

Best Known for: Athlete-Football

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Jesus “Chuy” Guerra

Hometown: Roma

Best Known for: Athlete-Basketball

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Felipe Leal Garcia†

Hometown: Matamoros

Best Known for: Athlete-Baseball

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John C. Lerma

Hometown: McAllen

Best Known for: Coach-Football

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Frank "“Pancho” Maldonado†

Hometown: Berclair

Best Known for: Athlete-Baseball

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B.R. “Poppy” Rodriguez

Hometown: Pharr

Best Known for: Coach-Football

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Ernesto Vela†

Hometown: Rio Grande City

Best Known for: Athlete-Football

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Teresa (Woodson) Winston†

Hometown: San Benito

Best Known for: Coach-Track