Refugio graduate Toya Jones, a standout who was one of the most accomplished track athletes in Texas high school history, died on Thursday, according to social media reports.
Jones, who claimed 17 medals at the UIL State Track Meet competing for the Bobcats, including a record 13 gold medals, was 49.
In addition to his high school track exploits, the 1995 Refugio grad played football and ran track at Texas A&M before playing professionally in the Canadian Football League and XFL in addition to stints with the San Francisco 49ers and Denver Broncos.
Jones helped the Bobcats win three state track titles during his time at the school and was inducted to the Texas Track & Field Hall of Fame in 2020.
At Refugio he was named to the all-state football
team and was the 1994 Class 2A Defensive Player of the Year in Texas in addition to being a Parade All-American.
He tallied 87 tackles in college at Texas A&M and was a member of the 1997 400-meter relay team that won the NCAA title.
This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: Reports: Legendary Refugio track, football standout Toya Jones dies
