The Bell Ringer

— Vol. 11: of Al Filo: Mexican American Studies Series

Published: November, 2021  Pages: 224  Features: 15 b&w illus.

This is the story of Victor Rodriguez, star track athlete and San Antonio educator. From his earliest days in South Texas in the 1940s he broke many barriers. As a football player and track star he set records and won trophies at Edna High School, at Victoria College, and at North Texas State College. At each stage of his education, he often found himself the only Mexican American in his group. more... about The Bell Ringer