On August 25, coach Saturnino “Curly” Santa Cruz was honored at the inaugural 2011 Tucson Football Jamboree held at Tucson High. After the 3rd Quarter of the Pueblo vs. Tucson match-up, Curly was presented with the High School Signature Coach Award.
The commemorative program stated the following:
A graduate of Pueblo class of 62′, Saturnino “Curly” Santa Cruz was an All-City running back and track standout and went on to play college football at Palo Verde College and Cal-Western University. He attained his Master’s degree from the University of Arizona, and he became an acclaimed educator in TUSD for forty years. “Curly” was a teacher, football and track coach and administrator. He earned “Coach Of The Year” honors in 1988.
On behalf of the entire Pueblo community, we congratulate Curly and his family for this great honor. Thank you for representing Pueblo!
that a boy coach!! u deserve it!! thank u for giving me the drive to become the WARRIOR of life as u did for me during the football season!!!