2006 USFTL National Hall Of Fame

Sonny Torres - "The Blanket"

Induction: Player
Presenter: J.T. Torres
City/State: Sugarland, TX
Date of Birth: 11/01/60
Height/Weight: 5’11”/180
Spouse: Michelle
Children: Gavin, Callie
Occupation: Self Employed Contractor
Career as Player: 12 years (1985-1996)
Overall Record: 249-33
Position: WR/DB
Number: 42
Team: Newboys (1985-1996)
National Tournament Appearances: 10 years (1985-1986, 1988-1989, 1991-1996)
National Championship Titles: 3 (1986 “Screen A-Flag” Newboys, 1988 “Screen A-Flag” Newboys, 1989 “Screen A-Flag” Newboys)
All-American Team: (3) 1986 “Screen A-Flag” Defense-1^st Team / 1988 “Screen A-Flag” Defense-1^st Team / 1989 “Screen A-Flag” Defense-1^st Team
State Tournament Appearances: 10 years (1985-1986, 1988-1989, 1991-1996)
State Championship Titles: 5
City Tournament Appearances: 11 (1985-1989, 1991-1996)
City Championship Titles: 5
League Championship Titles: 12
Special Awards: Houston NIT 3 time winner; Was on Professional Tennis Tour; State & Nationally Ranked Tennis Player in College; Champion of Red Fish Series Salt Water Fishing Tournament in Rockport, TX.
Most Memorable Moments in Flag Football: Intercepted a pass in Texas State Flag Tournament championship game against San Antonio and ran it back 80 yds for a TD to secure a State Championship for the Newboys.