Luis Alamia Jr.†
Inducted 2010
Hometown: Edinburg
High School: Edinburg High
College: New Mexico Highlands University, Pan American College
Best Known for: Athlete – Baseball
July 21, 1942-Nov. 1, 2018
Alamia was once known as the Prince of Thieves, after having set a national NAIA record for stolen bases at New Mexico Highlands in the 1960s.
He was an administrator at Edinburg North High for 20 years. Alamia lettered four times in baseball (two in basketball) and gained All-State recognition at Edinburg High before graduating in 1961. At Highlands he hit .304 and broke the record for steals in 1962 before coming back home to finish his career in baseball at Pan Am.
Alamia played semi-pro ball for a number of years and then led EHS to two district titles as coach in the late 1960s. Armed with a master's degree, he has been a tireless athletic supporter and administrator at North since its inception in 1991 and was also active in youth sports as a coach for 10 years.