Pat Shannon​

Having coached more athletes who played in the Texas High School Coaches All-Star Football Game than any other coach in San Antonio, Pat Shannon began his career in 1943 at Emerson Junior High School, winning the City Junior High football Championship. Within two years, his illustrious career as a high school football coach began in the San Antonio School District – first at San Antonio Tech, then at Edison High School. ​

From 1951 to 1955 at Edison, Shannon’s teams compiled the best 3A record in Texas, including two undefeated 10-0 seasons. His success followed him to Jefferson High School in 1956 where his teams were state contenders for the remainder of the decade and into the early 60s. During his nine seasons at Jefferson, Shannon produced 72 athletes who earned college scholarships. Four of his athletes played on the 1963 Longhorn team that won the national championship, prompting a letter of thanks to Shannon from the University of Texas coach, Darrell Royal. ​

In 1969, Shannon was honored with the Henry Frnka Distinguished Service Award for his contributions to high school coaching. His induction into the Texas High School Coaches Association Hall of Honor followed in 1972. Shannon retired in 1990 after 50 years in education and high school athletics. ​