Maggie (Salinas) de la Cruz
Inducted 2016
Hometown: Alamo
High School: PSJA High School
College: The University of Texas
Best Known for: Athlete – Track
b. February 21, 1963
Salinas is considered one of the greatest middle-distance runners ever to come from the Valley.
She made a case to be considered one of the best in Texas in 1981 when the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo High School great established the Class 5A state record in the 800-meter run at the state track and field meet as a junior. Her record time of 2:08.5 stood for more than 20 years and it remains a Valley record to his day. Salinas captured her first state crown as a sophomore and ranked eighth in the nation that year as she went undefeated in 12 races.
Salinas also managed to finish in second place at the state cross country meet that year. Salinas’ undefeated streak came to an end as a senior when she finished third at the state meet.
Salinas signed with The University of Texas and went on to an outstanding collegiate career in the Southwest Conference.