The TLSN Board of Directors wishes all Longhorn families good health, good luck, good families, good jobs, and goodwill. However, if tragedy strikes, TLSN will offer temporary financial assistance to qualifying former Longhorn student-athletes, managers, trainers, coaches, and their immediate families when needed. TLSN, Texas Legacy Support Network is a 501(c)(3) Texas nonprofit corporation with two missions.

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. 

 

 

 

 

 

For inquiries related to Longhorn sports history, requests to add photos or text to the TLSN website, or questions about the TLSN mission, please contact Billydale1@Gmail.com 

Deceased by Last Name G- R Deceased-by Last Name S-Z

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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2025 Newsletters

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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2025 Newsletters

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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Honors Interviews Interviews Oral History Podcast of Longhorn Brand Builders, A-Z Podcast

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,…

Tim Campbell’s Celebration of Life

Tim Campbell Funeral Service

Read More – Submitted by Russell Erxleben

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

Bobby’s Celebration of Life

More about Bobby’s Journey

Two Bobby’s – Bobby Mitchell and Bobby Wuensch made the running backs look good in 1969.

Bobby Mitchell and Bobby Wuensch

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 Phillips and Bobby Wuensch

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.

Eddie Phillips to Cotton Speyrer

Supporting TLSN

Support the Texas Legacy Support Network, a Longhorn sports history site capturing the character and principles of our great university.

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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.

Jake Pickle
Jake Pickle
Jake Pickle Honored by President Reagan

Longhorn Legends & Interviews

Mack Brown was interviewed in “Inside the Man’s Cave” by Shawn Clynch and Stevie Lee.

Shawn Clynch Man Cave
Vince Young with Stevie Lee

Listen to All 78 Inside the Man Cave Podcasts

Mack Brown Podcast (Episode #79)

Longhorn Cotton Bowl Victories

Cotton Bowl Victories Chart

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.

Wishbone Villa Capri
Villa Capri
1960s Villa Capri

Neurodegenerative Diseases in Longhorns

During the 1950s-1970s, many Longhorns were affected by neurodegenerative diseases like CTE, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s.

CTE Brain Scan
Longhorns and CTE

Read About Greg Ploetz

Spanky Stephens Research

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.

J'Covan Brown
Al Almanza
Jordan Hamilton
Joe Fisher

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