Although his life was cut short by tragedy, former Pan American University (now UTRGV) center fielder Jody Ramsey symbolized the best of baseball and life, capturing our imagination with his exploits on and off the field.Recruited from San Jacinto College by Coach Ogletree, who coached form 1968-97, Freeport’s Ramsey was among the finest athletes and human beings to ever compete as a Bronc since Edinburg Junior College established its first baseball team in 1927.Unfortunately, Jody, a senior, had his better days ahead when an instant tragedy struck.The 1973 season was scheduled to begin on Feb. 23 against Baylor, but rain ...