Alfred “Al” Ogletree†
Inducted 1989
Hometown: San Antonio
College: Texas A&M University
Best Known for: Coaching – Baseball
Feb. 5, 1930-June 24, 2019
One of the greats of college baseball nationwide, Ogletree was the heart and soul of the Bronc program for more than 40 years.
Ogletree was born in San Antonio, and attended Texas A&M University, where he played baseball and graduated in 1952. Four years later, he earned a master's degree. He played in the minors for two years while also spending time in the Army as an officer for two years.
He served as head coach at The University of Dallas, Sul Ross State University before coming to South Texas. He coached Dallas to an 82-45 record over seven years and coached Sul Ross State to a 50-46 record over three years, winning a NAIA District 8 North Zone championship with Dallas in 1964.
Ogletree would eventually win 1,217 games with Pan American University after arriving in 1968, etching his and the school's name into the record books when the Broncs advanced all the way to the College World Series in 1971, finishing fourth overall.
He was selected as the national Coach of the Year by The Sporting News in 1971, also winning that honor from three other organizations. Ogletree is a member of numerous honor halls, including at Texas A&M University, The University of Dallas, and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame.
Although he retired in 1997, he is still a semi-regular at Bronc baseball games and published his hilarious and informative autobiography. Coach Al is truly one of a kind.