Ouachita Athletics Hall of Fame
Victor Almaral Palafox, tennis, Class of 1979: Palafox, who grew up in Guadalajara, Mexico, joined Ouachita’s men’s tennis program as a freshman in the fall of 1975. Over the next four years, he led the Tigers to three AIC championships.
Palafox was the AIC singles champion for four consecutive years, posting an undefeated record in AIC competition. He also was the AIC doubles champion for four consecutive years, teaming up with his cousin, Olga Palafox Tommey, for the first two of those years.
He was named to the All-AIC Tennis Team four consecutive years. He also earned National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Honorable Mention accolades. After college, he competed briefly on the European Tennis Tour. He then relocated to Hot Springs where he served as the tennis pro at Hot Springs Country Club until 2008.
