Bert Keyes Jr.
Inducted 2008
Hometown: Harlingen
High School: Harlingen High School
College: Southern Methodist University
Best Known for: Football
Not many players are able to lead their team to the playoffs as a freshman quarterback, but Keyes accomplished this rare feat in 1950 as the 9th-grade signal-caller for Harlingen High School.
Beginning a high school career in which he would earn All-District three times and honorable mention All-State as a senior, Keyes paced Coach Weldon Stony Phillips' club to the postseason in 1950, along with All-State lineman Jerry Fitzpatrick. Harlingen scored a victory over Alice in bi-district that season. He also lettered in basketball, track, and golf for the Cards.
Keyes earned a scholarship to Southern Methodist University, where he played quarterback, fullback, linebacker and defensive back. He later joined the U.S Air Force, where he played and coached in service ball.
An avid golfer, Keyes became an active Harlingen businessman and regular participant in the Life Begins at 40 Golf Tournament.