Richard TateA legendary athlete in the early 1960s, Tate would take to the basketball floor to chants of “Tate, Tate, Tate” for his abilities on the hardwood. A tremendous three sport athlete, he played football basketball and baseball. He earned All-American honors in basketball and was the 1962 scoring champion. He earned all-state football honors under Pat Panek (FB), Paul Coleman (BB) and Marion Craig (BSBL). After a year at Trinidad State Junior College, he transferred to the University of Utah where he led his team to a semifinal finish in 1968, losing to Texas Western. He also played a year of football for the Utes and was drafted by the Green Bay Packers
