Edinburg football legend Richard R. Flores died Thursday, Edinburg CISD School Board President Dominga “Minga” Vela confirmed. He was 83.
Vela was notified of the passing this Thursday afternoon by Edinburg schools superintendent Dr. Mario Salinas, Vela said.
Flores was inducted into the Rio Grande Valley Sports Hall of Fame in 1992. Flores went 121-37-3 as a head coach for Rio Hondo, Lyford and his alma mater Edinburg High.
“He was a legendary Bobcat, he was a fighting Bobcat,” Vela said. “He taught the value of life too many football players, pride tradition, especially Bobcat pride because the red and blue ran through his veins. He was a fine example of what being a Bobcat coach is all about.”
Edinburg CISD’s stadium was named in honor of Flores.
Editor’s note: This story and headline were updated to correct Flores’ age and for clarity.
