UTEP Historian & Longtime Supporter Joe Gomez Dead at 78

UTEP historian & longtime supporter Joe Gomez dead at 78

Photo Courtesy: UTEP Athletics EL PASO, Texas - UTEP historian and longtime supporter of UTEP athletics, Joe Gomez has died. Gomez was 78 years old. UTEP confirmed his death Tuesday with a post on social media: "For 65+ years, Joe Gomez ‘70 gave his heart, soul & time to support the Miners. He was a ‘66 team historian & HOF Committee member. He helped refurbish our athletics facilities & donated many pieces of memorabilia. He is a beloved Miner …

UTEP's 1966 championship chronicler Joe Gomez dies

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Joe Gomez, the man who became Texas Western's unofficial chronicler when they won the 1966 NCAA Division I National Basketball Championship, has died, according to UTEP Athletics. "For nearly 70 years, Joe Gomez, 70, gave his heart, soul and time to support the Miners. He was a 1966 team historian [...]