Jimmy Platt
Inducted 1997
Hometown: Houston
Best Known for: Coaching – Track
b. May 26, 1936
Platt built a track and field dynasty wherever he coached and is probably best remembered for his awesome coaching run at Weslaco High.
Platt started coaching after earning a master's degree from The University of Houston and came to the Valley in 1971. He coached McAllen High to seven track championships before moving crosstown to McAllen Memorial. There he guided the Mustangs to their first league crown in school history and moved on.
After stints at Hobbs, N.M. for one year and The University of Texas-Pan American’s men’s and women’s track programs for one year, Platt took over the the track program at Weslaco High School. In 18 years there, his teams were awesome, winning 11 district titles in 12 seasons at one stage. He had 18 seniors receive college scholarships.
