Coach Bibb Falk Bio

Coach Bibb Falk Bio

On June 8th, 1989, Coach Falk passed away at the age of 90, but not before leaving a legacy as a Longhorn player, professional athlete, and coach. Falk’s enduring self-confidence drove him to success in baseball, football, and coaching. AS A LONGHORN BASEBALL PLAYER: The Aggies Called Him Big Noise And Other Teams Called Him…

Chuck Hartenstein- baseball

Chuck Hartenstein- baseball

Click on link below to celebrate the life of Chuck Hartenstein.  https://www.texaslsn.org/campaigns/view-campaign/3s1AwPmfwOoeQ7KppKBkOsNod6KfSYzgmRdEKkk7K9bAKcJAsZY3eID0wZDzeXpCd-n6qd4FTSe4rfCKKlnU9Ja7V5WZIaRN Rembering Chuck Hartenstein by Jim Deitrick. Photo is Jim Deitrick Growing up in Western Pennsylvania, I was ( still am) a Pirate fan. I remember Twiggy working in relief roles with mixed results. One of my favorite players on the Pirate team was…

Betty Thompson’s Vision
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Betty Thompson’s Vision

“Click on the text denoted in red font on the side bar to visit other sites in this “article” grid Betty Thompson, “The Quiet Crusader” sets the tone for the transition from the Hiss doctrine to the  Lopiano Renaissance.   Betty Thompson’s thoughts about women in sports were closely aligned with Anna Hiss. Like Hiss, her…

Women Sports Organizational Structures prior to the NCAA

Women Sports Organizational Structures prior to the NCAA

  The history of Longhorn Women’s sports from 1896 to 1921 is at the link below.  https://texas-lsn.squarespace.com/1896-1921   1899-1900  Pearl Norvell started the physical education department as the physical training instructor hired to develop organized team sports. Basketball was her specialty.   The first basketball scrimmage was in January 1900 in the Old Main building.   …