CARD: Frankfurt Galaxy Team Issue 2003
ACQUIRED: 2023, Private Acquisition
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
- Hugo Lira played gridiron football in Mexico growing up and through college as a runningback at UDLAP from 1998-2002.
- Joined the NFLE with the Frankfurt Galaxy in 2003 where he was converted to WR.
- He also spent time on special teams, returning one kick for 33 yards in 2004.
- Saw the most action in 2005 as a member of the Berlin Thunder.
- Caught 3 passes for 24 yards, returned 11 kicks for 248 yards, and posted 5 special teams tackles.
- Spent preseason with the Carolina Panthers in 2005 and was part of final cutdowns.
- Returned to Mexico and began climbing up the coaching ranks.
- Spent time at UVM Querétaro (2005–2006), ITESM CEM (2007–2011), ITESM Puebla (2012–2021), and currently is head coach of ITESM CCM (2022–present).
- Worked with the Mexican squad for the World University American Football Championship helping them earn gold in 2014, ’16, and ’18.