Skip To Main Content

New Mexico State University Athletics

The Official Website of New Mexico State University Athletics

US Bank/NM State Athletics Hall of Fame

HOFRustyVanPelt

Rusty Van Pelt

  • Class
    1949
  • Induction
    1979
  • Sport(s)
    Football
Tackle and AP Little All-American in 1947...Voted Greatest Aggie in 1948...Long-time New Mexico high school coach and administrator...Principal at Mayfield High School in Las Cruces, N.M., from 1967-85...Served in the U.S. Navy in World War II and in the U.S. Army in Korea...Retired in the New Mexico National Guard as LTC. 
Explore HOF Explore US Bank/NM State Athletics Hall of Fame Members