Steve Alaniz
Inducted 2018
Hometown: Edinburg
High School: Edinburg High School
College: The University of Notre Dame
Best Known for: Football
Alaniz was a tight end and wide receiver at Edinburg High for three seasons, and was a Class 5A First Team All-State selection.
In his senior year in 1984, Alaniz caught 68 passes, the second most in Texas that year. He caught 16 passes in the season opener against Gregory-Portland in 1984, setting a Valley record at the time. The mark still ranks among the top 35 in Texas all-time. Alaniz’ most memorable catch came on a fourth-and-nine at midfield in the fourth quarter of a bi-district playoff against Alice. The score was 13-13 at the time, and Alaniz made a one-handed catch to continue the fourth-quarter drive and help the Bobcats to a 27-13 win.
Alaniz earned a scholarship to the University of Notre Dame, and caught four passes in his college career. He was a member of the Notre Dame team that won the national championship in 1988.
