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Brian Kanof dies at 77
By Jerry Najera at KVIA ABC-7
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Brian Kanof, a photographer who chronicled El Paso life and its athletes for more than five decades, has died, the El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame said. He was 77.
Kanof began photographing the city in 1967 and spent years shooting news assignments for the El Paso Times. ...
Key takeaway Kanof began photographing the city in 1967 and spent years shooting news assignments for the El Paso Times.
Why this matters in The El Paso
Brian Kanof's passing leaves a void in the city's visual history, as his camera captured the essence of El Paso's growth and development over five decades. His photographs, which included iconic images of local athletes and entertainers, are a testament to his dedication to telling the story of this community. The fact that he was inducted into the El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame in 2015 speaks to the impact of his work on the city's sports scene. Kanof's legacy will continue to be felt through his photographs, including the iconic image of coach Don Haskins that has become a symbol of the city's athletic pride. As the city moves forward, it will be interesting to see how Kanof's archive is preserved and shared with future generations, ensuring that his contribution to El Paso's history is not forgotten. His photographs remain a valuable resource for understanding the city's past.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Brian Kanof, a photographer who chronicled El Paso life and its athletes for more than five decades, has died, the El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame said. He was 77.
Kanof began photographing the city in 1967 and spent years shooting news assignments for the El Paso Times. ...
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