1994 – Stephen Heinrich walk-on
Steve Heinrich walked on and became a starter for Coach Gus. Pending photo and more information
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1989 Don Hays
Don Hays was a walk-on defensive tackle under Coach McWilliams. Russell Hays was a walk-on wide receiver under Fred Akers. Don suffered a spinal injury and never made the team, but his brother was injury-free and received a scholarship. Don and Russel’s father’s cousin is Jack Hays, the father of Jenna McEachern, who is celebrated…
1937 Dr. Denton Cooley- walk-on – Holtin’s story
Doctor Denton Cooley In 2004, the 44,000-square-foot Denton A. Cooley Pavilion was dedicated. The facility is where both men and women practice on separate courts. When built, it was one of the best workout facilities in the country. All are torn down now! This story is probably not for TSLN, but it is fascinating, and…
TLSN newsletter #5 volume IX 3/07/2025- Sean Braswell, When Tragedy strikes, Haul of Hall baseball by larry carlson, Bill Catlett , track and field greats, Jackie Campbell
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Ruth Stiver – rowing walk-on 2000
The U.S. Rowing team names former Longhorn Ruth Stiver to its 2007 Pan American Games roster in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Stiver, a first-time National Team member, was Texas’ first-ever Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association (CRCA) selection. She was a walk-on in 2000.
1941 Walk-on Joseph Magliolo football
Joseph Magliolo (1922–2008) – Born in Galveston, he played football for the University of Texas at Austin in 1942 and 1943. – After serving in the Navy during WWII, he earned a degree in chemical engineering and played professionally for the New York Yankees of the All-America Football Conference. – He later worked for Monsanto…
