Todd Harbour
Inducted 2004
Hometown: Port Isabel
High School: Port Isabel High School
College: Baylor University
Best Known for: Athlete and Coach – Track
Harbour set a state record that lasted for 27 years and has become as successful in the coaching world as he was as a player.
Harbour was a standout in track and football for the Port Isabel Tarpons of the mid-1970s, a receiver whose speed made him a dangerous deep threat. On the track, he ran 1:51.70 in the 800 at the 1977 state meet to set the Texas mark.
Moving on to Baylor University, Harbour set the school record in the 1,500 and the collegiate world standard with a 3:50.34 mile. He won a silver medal at the 1979 Pan American Games.
In 1986, the former Tarpon great entered coaching at Riesel HS, and eventually ended up back at his alma mater in Waco. Harbour has served jointly as the head coach in cross country since 2000 and head track and field coach since 2005.