San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame announces 2026 class

UTSA legends Frank Harris, Larry Coker and Tameka Roberts-Nunez among the inductees

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 class of inductees, which includes three UTSA greats - quarterback Frank Harris, inaugural football coach Larry Coker, and track and field star Tameka Roberts-Nunez. They are joined by Olympic swimmer Jimmy Feigen and the 1971 state champion Lee High School football team.

Why it matters

The San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame honors the city's most accomplished athletes and coaches, preserving the legacy of sports in the region. The induction of these UTSA legends highlights the university's growing prominence in the local sports landscape, while the inclusion of the 1971 Lee High team recognizes the rich history of high school athletics in San Antonio.

The details

Harris, Coker and Roberts-Nunez were instrumental in building UTSA's athletics programs. Harris set 38 school records as the Roadrunners' quarterback, leading the team to consecutive Conference USA championships. Coker was UTSA's inaugural football coach, helping establish the program and drawing record crowds to the Alamodome. Roberts-Nunez was one of UTSA's first athletic stars, earning eight All-America selections in track and field. Feigen, a two-time Olympic medalist, and the 1971 Lee High football team, which won the state championship in dramatic fashion, round out the 2026 Hall of Fame class.

  • The 2026 San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame class will be inducted on August 29, 2026.
  • The 1971 Lee High School football team won the state championship that year.

The players

Frank Harris

The former UTSA quarterback set 38 school records and led the Roadrunners to consecutive Conference USA championships.

Larry Coker

The inaugural football coach of UTSA, Coker helped establish the program and drew record crowds to the Alamodome.

Tameka Roberts-Nunez

A track and field star at UTSA, Roberts-Nunez earned eight All-America selections and set numerous school and conference records.

Jimmy Feigen

A two-time Olympic medalist in swimming, Feigen won four gold medals and two silvers at the high school, college, and international levels.

1971 Lee High School football team

The Class 4A state champion team, led by quarterback Tommy Kramer and receiver Richard Osborne, won the title in dramatic fashion at the first high school football game played at Texas Stadium.

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What they’re saying

“I never thought I would be involved in something like this, even getting inducted. It's extremely humbling and I'm very appreciative of it.”

— Frank Harris, Former UTSA quarterback (expressnews.com)

“It's just a great thrill. A great thrill, and a great honor. Just the start of the program, it's special. What it had a chance to be, it's becoming, and that's just special.”

— Larry Coker, Inaugural UTSA football coach (expressnews.com)

“I'm just embracing the moment. It's exciting. I think now I feel like a little bit of a celebrity. I'm proud... I think I did some pretty special things. I just didn't know how special they were until today.”

— Tameka Roberts-Nunez, Former UTSA track and field star (expressnews.com)

What’s next

The 2026 San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame class will be officially inducted at a ceremony on August 29, 2026 in the Stars at Night Ballroom at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.

The takeaway

The induction of these UTSA legends and other local sports icons into the San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame underscores the city's rich athletic history and the growing prominence of its university sports programs. This recognition celebrates the hard work, dedication, and achievements of these individuals who have left an indelible mark on San Antonio sports.