Al Silva - 1985

Al Silva - 1985

Inducted in 2000 Started his playing days at the Dan Ponder Little League in 1955 Played for Jefferson High School 1958-1962 where he was named All District Accepted baseball scholarship to play at St. Edwards University in 1963 Played at Texas Western in 1964 Played in the Industrial Fast Pitch Softball League from 1966-1973 Coached in Boys Baseball Youth Organization Started his high school coaching career as Assistant at Bowie High School in 1969 Named as Varsity Head Coach for Jefferson High School in 1974 to 1980 and his teams won 72 games and lost only 42 Junior Varsity Head Coach at Burges High School 1981-1983 Assisted Mustangs in their 1983 trip to Texas State Final Four Championships Named Bowie High School Head Baseball Coach in 1984 and elevated program by improving field conditions and renewing interest and participation in the sport Through 1999, his Bears had won 192 games and lost 144

Area: Central / El Paso High

Source: El Paso Baseball Hall Of Fame

Uploaded by: El Paso Museum of History

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