The City of Edinburg unveils the new street sign named Coach Al Ogletree Way, a dedication to the late baseball head coach of legacy institution the University of Texas–Pan American. It is located at the corner of Sugar Road and Schunior Street. Draya Rios/THE RIDER
The City of Edinburg honored the late coach Al Ogletree Monday with a street dedication in his name. A portion of north Sugar Road was renamed Coach Al Ogletree Way right at its intersection with Schunior Street.
The former baseball head coach of legacy institution University of Texas–Pan American, who served from 1968-1997, was known for his impact on the baseball program’s history, compiling a record of 1,217 wins. He currently holds the title of 38th winningest coach in NCAA history and was inducted into eight hall of fames in his lifetime. Ogletree died June 2019 at the age of 89.
“This dedication says it all,” said Rick Villarreal, former player under coach Ogletree. “Not just the honor itself but the name Ogletree Way. The coach Al way was always done with dignity, respect and love for the game and players.”
Ramiro Garza Jr., mayor of Edinburg, speaks during the honoring ceremony of coach Al Ogletree Monday on the UTRGV Baseball Stadium parking lot on the Edinburg campus. “Today’s street dedication is more than just a name on a sign,” Garza said. “It’s a symbol of gratitude.” Draya Rios/THE RIDERShown are the UTRGV Baseball Team and Michel Matlock (center), head of operations for the team, during the honoring ceremony for Al Ogletree, late coach of legacy institution the University of Texas–Pan American, Monday on the UTRGV Baseball Stadium parking lot on the Edinburg campus. Draya Rios/THE RIDERUTRGV President Guy Bailey speaks during the honoring ceremony for Al Ogletree, late baseball coach of legacy institution the University of Texas–Pan American, Monday on the UTRGV Baseball Stadium parking lot on the Edinburg campus. Draya Rios/THE RIDERRamiro Garza Jr. (from left), mayor of Edinburg; Guy Bailey, UTRGV president; and Derek Matlock, UTRGV baseball head coach, watch the honoring ceremony for coach Al Ogletree Monday on the UTRGV Baseball Stadium parking lot on the Edinburg campus. Draya Rios/THE RIDERDerek Matlock (from left), baseball head coach; Veronica Gonzales, senior vice president of Governmental and Community Relations; Chasse Conque, senior vice president and director of Athletics; Dr. William Miller, dean of school of optometry; and Victory Vaquero stand in front of the new street sign named Coach Al Ogletree Way Monday at the corner of Sugar Road and Schunior Street on the Edinburg campus. Draya Rios/THE RIDER
Draya Rios is a photographer for The Rider. She is majoring in art with a concentration in Studio Art with hopes of becoming a concept artist in the future.
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