All-American Bobby Wuensch has passed away – Blue sections below are celebration of life remembrances from friends. As of today 1/24/2025 Bill Atessis says, “it will be a couple of weeks before Bobby Wuensch’s memorial service is announced.

ByBilly Dale

Bobby Wuensch shares a story about one of the Arkansas player’s comments made to him 40 years after the game.  The Arkansas player says that during the game, the Razorbacks on defense were amazed that near the end of the 3rd quarter, down 14 to 0, there was no dissension, no name-calling, no grumbling, and…

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Scott Soden – baseball player – passed away 08/24/2024

ByBilly Dale

Scott Soden played outfielder for the Longhorns from 1979 to 1979. He was known for his impressive performance on the field and held the record for the longest home run hit at Texas at one point. After his college career, he was hired as the head coach at San Antonio East Central. He was a…

Coach Dave Snyder- tennis

Coach Dave Snyder- tennis

ByBilly Dale

below Dave Snyder’s photo is the link to Texassports.com remembrance of Dave Snyder https://texassports.com/news/2023/11/5/mens-tennis-legendary-texas-mens-tennis-coach-dave-snyder-passes-away.aspx The letter below was found in the Stark Center archives. 2000 retirement note to Jim Bayless from Coach Snyder Jim Bayless says; Few athletes or coaches in any sport can match Snyder’saccomplishments throughout his stellar career spanning five decades. Hitchhiking from…

2023 Jay Ward

2023 Jay Ward

ByBilly Dale

Jay Ward has passed away. Jay Ward, a member of the Longhorn Football family, passed away on July 22nd. Jay attended the University of Texas and served as Manager during the 1963 National Championship Team under legendary Coach Darrell K. Royal and renowned athletic trainer Frank Medina. In addition, Jay’s legacy includes a burnt orange…