El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame
2026 Class
Hello, I am Dale Laverty your Vice – President of the El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame sitting in for President Ray Adauto whom we would like to extend best wishes on a speedy recovery.
On behalf of our title Sponsor The El Paso Sports Commission I am pleased to announce the 2026 Hall of Fame Class.
These individuals have been selected by our dedicated Hall of Fame Committee members:
In the Living Athlete Category, they are Two selections and the first is:
MICHAEL T. BAKER
- Has won over 100 Triathlons in his age group and 18 overall Triathlon Championships
- In his 30 plus year career Mr. Baker was one of the most feared competitors there was on the Triathlon circuit
Next is STEVEN KING AZAR
- As a placekicker at Northern Illinois University he was a 3-time All-American and set 18 school records in kicking.
- Was inducted into Northern Illinois College Hall of Fame and his Place kick holder while in college was P.J. Fleck, current head football coach at University of Minnesota
In the Coach/Administrator Category, our Hall of Famer is
CESAR HUGO. MORALES
- HE HAS WON SIX CROSS COUNTRY UIL 4A STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS INCLUDING 4-PEAT 2014, 2015 , 2016 AND 2017
- MORALES TEAMS HAVE ALSO EXCELLED IN TRACK AND FIELD AND CROSS COUNTRY AND HE IS ONE OF THE MOST DECORATED HIGH SCHOOL COACHES IN EL PASO SPORTS HISTORY. HE IS CURRENTLY THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR AT SAN ELIZARIO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
IN THE Official CATEGORY VICTOR MALDONADO is the recipient
- He has had a decorated officiating career in Baseball for 31 years at the Professional, Collegiate and High School levels.
- He also had a 22 yr high school football officiating career and is well respected at the state level for his professional demeanor
IN THE Posthumous CATEGORY Welcome to the Hall
PAUL NJOROGE KAMAU
- A member 1976 Kenya Olympic team in the 100 and 200 meters
- He was a 2 time NCAA champion in the Distance Medley Relay at UTEP and was coached by Hall of Famer Ted Banks
Congratulations to all the many nominees and on behalf of the El Paso Sports Commission congrats again to the 2026 El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame Class.
This event will sell out so get tickets now at epahof.com for only $50 per person or call 915-373-6708
The banquet is at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24th at El Paso Community College, 9050 Viscount Blvd. Building A.
On behalf of the El Paso Sports Commission and the El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame , Congratulations to the Class of 2026 and all the nominees
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