Chadron State College Athletic Hall of Fame
A native of Lewellen, Santero was the leading rusher on the Eagles’ undefeated football team in 1958. He carried the ball 117 times for 807 yards, an average of 6.9 yards, and scored 13 touchdowns. At the end of the season, he was named to the Nebraska College Conference first-team as well as to the all-state college teams selected by both the Lincoln Journal and the Omaha World-Herald.
The following season, Santero was the Eagles’ leading rusher with 113 carries for 485 yards and completed 20 of 40 passes for 360 yards and seven TDs.
Nicknamed “Quicko,” Santero also earned a letter in basketball in 1958-59. After teaching one year at Sioux County High School in Harrison, Santero entered the insurance field and owns an agency in the Kansas City area.
