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1941- The Longhorn Red Candle Tradition starts. Since the Horns had not defeated A & M at Kyle field since 1920 Some UT fans implored Mrs. Augusta Hipple, a fortune teller, to help break the jinxes. She instructs the Longhorn fans to burn red candles, and the Longhorns would win. In 1941 Texas won 23-0…
Origin of Teapots
The Longhorn Teapot Saga The Origin of Tea-sips as told by Ray Gonzales The term “tea sip” came from our university cafeteria, a wooden structure, unfortunately, named the “tea house” that was located near the Simkins dorm. I even ate there. The aggies saw it and made fun of the name. That’s where…
Tower
Click on the Text denoted in red font on the side bar to visit other sites in this grid 1933 campus 1934, the decision was made to tear down Old Main eventually. The building was unsafe, and part of it had already been condemned. The Tower was the replacement. main building (2).jpg main building (1).jpg…
Longhorn National Championships
Texas set a record for number of championships in their last year in the Big 12 As of 06/24/2024 The national championship count is as follows. Texas now boasts 66 all-time National Championships (62 NCAA crowns) and four AIAW crowns. This is an impressive feat for the Longhorns, who rank fourth in the number of…
The Greatest Longhorns Jerseys are retired
Basketball #35 Kevin Durant 2007 (one and done) Basketball #15 Slater Martin (1947-1949) Basketball #11 T.J. Ford Basketball Baseball #25 Scott Bryant (1987- 1989) Baseball #23 Brooks Kieschnick (1991- 1993) Baseball View fullsize #21 Greg Swindell (1984-1986) Baseball View…
1984-1986
1984 The Texas athletic program is recognized as the best in the country. In the 14 years of presenting this honor, It is the only other university to receive this award besides USC and UCLA. 1986- Women lead in sports The women’s swim defends two national championships. The basketball team defeats USC for the national…