1998 Hall of Fame Inductee

MANUEL ROADRUNNER TARANGO - Santa Rosa, CA
Football - 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959
Track & Field - 1956, 1957, 1958

Manuel was originally touted as an outstanding track star, but quickly established himself as an outstanding athlete in football.

In 1958, he set the Chico State record for the longest touchdown pass of 89 yards. This record was broken in 1991.. He held the conference 200 and 400 meter record. The latter stood for 30 years. In addition, he was a member of the conference record holding mile relay team. One can see why his nickname is Roadrunner.

Manuel belonged to the Block C Society and was named to the Newman Club Honorary Athletic Society, where he served as president and treasurer. He graduated from Chico State in 1959 and completed his master's degree from Stanford.

He has been active in a host of educational organizations and Catholic Engage Encounter Groups. He has served as athletic director and track & field coach at Rincon Valley Junior High School since 1965 and is currently coaching the girls' soccer and track teams at Maria Carrillo High School.