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Bobcats Coach McDonald passes away at age 90

SAN MARCOS, Texas– Texas State Athletics Department mourns the loss of legendary player and coach Vernon McDonald earlier this week.

"Vernon McDonald was all Bobcat. I am not sure that anyone experienced or knew more about the history of Bobcat Athletics than Coach McDonald," said Director of Athletics, Dr. Larry Teis. "McDonald was both a great player and an outstanding coach for the university, but he was much more than that. I think his biggest gift was his ability to bring people together. He often drew a crowd and most likely, that crowd was going to hear about the Bobcats.