Former UTEP Track and Field head coach, Ted Banks, passed away at his Gunter, Texas home late Thursday night. Banks was 82 years old. He is survived by his wife Judy, three children; Jennifer, Ted and Tom and two grandchildren; Hunter and Jade Nix.
During his nine years with the Miners (1972-81), Banks led the Miners to 17 national titles in track and field and cross country. The Miners were arguably the best team of the 1970s and early 1980s during Banks tenure.
The 2000 U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Hall of Fame inductee produced 47 NCAA individual champions and 189 All-Americans.