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1) sharing the history of all Longhorn sports from inception to 2014.
2) offering temporary financial support to former Longhorn student-athletes who have fallen through societal safety nets caused by a catastrophic setback in life through no fault of their own. TLSN has offered financial grants ranging from $2000 to $45,000, which were made possible through the generosity of donors. Donations allow TLSN to fulfill its commitment to preserve Longhorn sports history and support those in need.

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Pat Harkins has passed away- 1965 football
Pat Harkins, 78, of Amarillo, TX, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, surrounded by family.A private family service will…
The link about Al Matthews passing posted in yesterday’s newsletter. A short article written by Larry Carlson about Ken Sims passing away is included. More to follow on Ken to be added at
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3/21/2025 newsletter #6 volume IX- Al Matthews, David Lowery, Chris Carmichael, Colleen Lanne Cox, Faith and Sam Ehlinger, Longhorn sports generational family’s, Ron McKelvey Phil Dawson, Top
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Olen Underwood has passed away
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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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Newstletter #3 Volume IX 2/7/2025 The Precursor years that led to great teams- 1940,1962, 1968, 2004 led to 1941, 1963,1969, and 2005
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Gene Powell Left His Hometown Of Weslaco To Attend UT On A Football Scholarship. The Former Linebacker And Defensive End Still Proudly Wears A “T” Ring Given To Him By Legendary Coach Darrell Royal.
William Eugene (Gene) Powell, BBA ’68, MBA ’70, is an innovator, community leader, and longtime supporter of education. In 2004,…
Kenneth Sims has passed away- football
Link to Kenneth Sims https://youtu.be/nvdjeRBnT9w Funeral is April 5th @ 11:00 a.m.Mt. Zion Baptist Church500 S. NarcissusKosse, TX 76653…
Eric and Shay Holle past and present Longhorn brand builders
In mid-December 2024, Shay Holle made basketball history. She became winningest player in Texas programhistory with over 120 wins. Her…
David Lowery has joined the TLSN Board of Directors
David was a three-year starter for Vidor High School, where he earned MVP honors in baseball and All-District in football…
Longhorn Hall of Honor inductee Olen Underwood has passed away.
Olen Ulesus Underwood was the rock of his family, a devoted father to four children and a beloved grandfather to…
Texas vs aggy: The Eternal Scoreboard By Larry Carlson
Thanksgiving afternoon in 1967 was bad enough for All-American linebacker Corby Robertson and his Texas Longhorn teammates. On Texas A&M’s…
The ’68 Longhorns:Wishbone Dynasty Begins by Larry Carlson
There was a distinct edge to spring football at UT in 1968.Three years earlier, Darrell Royal and the Longhorns were…
THE HAUL TO THE HALL by Larry Carlson for https://texaslsn.org
It’s hardly a secret that the University of Texas has accumulated thousands of wins and stocked its trophy cases with…
Tim Campbell has passed away
Earl Campbell may have been the Heisman Trophy winner, but Tim Campbell carved out his own successful path on the…
January 24, 2025 newsletter #2 Volume IX
The link to the full-color newsletter is at https://texaslsn.org?fluentcrm=1&route=email_preview&fc_newsletter=7621c7f1f2295bb4f6d7c386d2123f6b The Newsletter link #2 to Volume IX, dated January 24, 2025,…
Longhorn baseball player Bobby Cuellar has passed away!
Robert Cuellar (born August 20, 1952) is an American former professional baseball player who played briefly with the Texas Rangers of the Major League…
All-American Bobby Wuensch has passed away – Blue sections below are celebration of life remembrances from friends. Service is on
In the link below, starting at the minute mark 20:40 , Bobby Wuensch is celebrated as an All-American in 1969….
Tim Campbell’s Celebration of Life
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Bobby Wuensch Celebration of Life
Service is on Sunday, April 6th, 1:00-4:00 PM at Wuensch Sales Company, 7241 Navigation Blvd, Houston, TX 77011
Two Bobby’s – Bobby Mitchell and Bobby Wuensch made the running backs look good in 1969.
1970 UCLA Game
During the UCLA game, with seconds to go, Texas won the game. Bobby Wuensch’s optimism paid dividends for the whole team.
Eddie heaves the ball to Cotton Speyrer and Texas wins. Protecting his quarterback, Bobby Wuensch #50 opens a passing lane for Eddie’s game-winning touchdown catch.
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Jake Pickle – Longhorn Swimmer
Jake Pickle was inducted into the Longhorn Hall of Honor in 1987. He was part of the 1934 SWC Championship Swim Team and later served as a U.S. Representative for Texas.
Longhorn Legends & Interviews
Mack Brown was interviewed in “Inside the Man’s Cave” by Shawn Clynch and Stevie Lee.
Listen to All 78 Inside the Man Cave Podcasts
Mack Brown Podcast (Episode #79)
Longhorn Cotton Bowl Victories
Villa Capri – Longhorn Sports History
The Villa Capri in Austin was a legendary motor hotel where Darrell Royal and Emory Bellard envisioned the “Y” formation.
Neurodegenerative Diseases in Longhorns
During the 1950s-1970s, many Longhorns were affected by neurodegenerative diseases like CTE, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s.
Top Longhorn Basketball Players
Here are some of the best Longhorn basketball players in history:
#42 J’Covan Brown – A leading scorer in Texas basketball.
#43 Al Almanza – Key player in Texas’ first NCAA Tournament berth in 13 years.
#44 Jordan Hamilton – First-round NBA draft pick.
#45 Joe Fisher – One of Texas’ best back-to-the-basket centers.
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Nobody loved D7ke Carlsile or James Street anymore than me. But the greatest Texas Quarterback was Vince Young. I always…
As a freshman in 1980 I had the pleasure to have Sims as an incredible teammate. After each practice we…
Ed Barlow taught me swimming at UT in fall of 69 and said he taught Johnny Weissmuller to swim as…
Wonderful report! I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Bill Catlett at The University when he first arrived.…