Hall of Fame

Stanley Wright

  • Class
  • Induction
    1993
  • Sport(s)
    Men's Track & Field
  • Texas Southern
  • Stanley “Stan” Wright was a legendary track & field coach at Texas Southern University, a prominent SWAC member, serving from 1951 to 1967 and guiding the Tigers to 7 SWAC championships and multiple NAIA national titles.
  • His innovative leadership and the success of his athletes—including Olympians and world-record holders—solidified his status as a pioneer in HBCU track history.
  • In recognition of his extraordinary contributions to Texas Southern and SWAC athletics, Wright was inducted into the TSU Athletics Hall of Fame in 1976.