Important - If no photos appear in newsletter, then please go to the top of the screen and click on the format instruction titled "show content blocked".

Longhorn track star Wayne Johnson, passed way Dec 2024.

Wayne Johnson

Wayne is second from the left

Wayne is on the 4th row 5th from the right.

Bobby Wuensch's Memorial Service

TLSN is a Longhorn sports history newsletter and website offering a comprehensive platform for Longhorns to engage with the broader online community. The site encourages the submission of photos related to all Longhorn NCAA sports, including those from reunions, memorial services, or special gatherings. To share a qualifying event related to Longhorn sports, please email your comments and photos to Williamdale@msn.com. TLSN will feature them on its Facebook page and website.

Below is an example of how this TLSN service operates by sharing details of Bobby Wuensch's memorial service.

TO ALL HORNS!!!

Yesterday, Dean Campbell, Billy Dale, Scott Palmer, and Donnie Wigginton traveled to Houston to attend the memorial service for All-American Bobby Wuensch. The attached photographs preserve a moment in time for the national championship players of 1969 and 1970.

Though we are now in our mid-70s, we still feel youthful in spirit, cherishing fellowship and honoring the memory of a remarkable teammate. Bobby's celebration of life was a poignant moment that intertwined joy and sorrow in our shared journey through life.

For all of us Jeff Zapalacs comment rings true,

"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow."

Corby Robertson, Brad Gilbert, Donnie Wigginton

Dean Campbell, Stan Mauldin, Jerrell Bolton, Billy Dale ,and Scott Palmer

David Arledge , Syd Keasler, Jerrell Bolton

Photo from the 1970's Bobby Wuensch, Bobby Mitchell, Bob McKay, Coach Zapalac, Mike Dean and Coach Manley

TOP PHOTO-Mike Perrin , Tommy Woodard, Stan Mauldin BOTTOM PHOTO Bill Atessis with Longhorn fans.

Bill Atessis with Longhorn fans

Rey Moreno sent TLSN the following photos of former Longhorn track stars celebrating the 2025 reunion sponsored by U.T.

2025 reunion Jessie Maldonado, Jimmy Strong and Reid Fischer

2025-track-reunion-Rey-Moreno-Coach-James-Blackwood-Tim-Hamilton

2025 Track Reunion

Rey Moreno, Glenn Goss, Bill Smally

Please Dontate so TLSN can continue to pursue its two Longhorn missions- compassionate and historical.

Donations - Building The Longhorn Brand

COACHES ARE REAL PEOPLE TO

Piper Wagner (Longhorn golf 1987-1992) departed the Longhorn community far too soon. Diagnosed with cancer in March 2011, she passed away in August 2014. Piper recounted a moment from her time on the Longhorn golf team that profoundly impacted her perspective.

In a deeply emotional instance, Coach Weis was overcome with grief over the loss of a close friend and was unable to speak. Piper offered her condolences, but Coach Weis, unable to respond verbally, placed her hand over her heart while shedding tears.

Reflecting on the experience, Piper stated, "I was shocked to see her that way. In college, all I thought about was me. People like Coach, they weren’t real people. Looking back on it now, it is so strange! We were just kids, completely self-centered. I certainly didn’t think about her having a life outside of coaching our team."

Piper’s insights highlight the dynamic between coaches and student-athletes. I experienced a similar revelation with Coach Royal after he endured a family tragedy, and it was equally surprising for me to witness him in grief.

1989 Piper Wagner, Coach Weis, Cindy Haley, Jenny Germs, ??????, Michiko Hattori, SWC champs

The Sheriff

The Sheriff
"The Sheriff," Stanley Richard, played safety for the Texas Longhorns from 1987 to 1990. In 1990, he earned All-American honors and was named the Southwest Conference Defensive Player of the Year. That same year, he helped lead the Longhorns to a conference championship and a #3 national ranking heading into the Cotton Bowl. Richard was later inducted into the Texas Longhorns Hall of Honor in 2004.

The senior safety, Stanley Richard, found an old policeman's badge and wore it around campus, calling himself "The Sheriff." As "The Sheriff," he stated that he "keeps law and order" among the defensive backs.

Stanley "The Sheriff" Richard was born in Mineola, Texas, and played football at nearby Hawkins High School in Hawkins, where he was selected as an all-state player in 1986. He earned a degree in Applied Learning & Development.

With the ninth overall pick in the 1991 draft, the Los Angeles Chargers (then the San Diego Chargers) selected Richard. He showed promise in his rookie season, finishing fourth in voting for the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year and making the All-Rookie Team. In 1994, he recorded four interceptions, including a 99-yard return for a touchdown, the longest of the season. He ranked second in the league for interception return yards and interceptions returned for touchdowns as he helped the team reach Super Bowl XXIX.

After that season, he was signed by the Washington Redskins as an unrestricted free agent on March 10, 1995, and played with the Redskins from 1995 to 1998. Richard retired following the 1998 season, finishing his career with 21 interceptions returned for 352 yards and two touchdowns in 124 starts. In 200, he was inducted into the Texas Longhorns Hall of Honor.

Reflecting on the 1990 season, Brian Jones remarked, “We had a great secondary.” Each back believed that “real men play man-to-man defense.” He also mentioned the defensive line for their ability to apply pressure, mentioning James Patton, Tommy Jeter, Shane Dronett, and Oscar Giles—all of whom went on to play in the NFL.

Over 100 Longhorn professional baseball cards and more are at the link

https://texaslsn.org/baseball-1/

Boys dreaming that someday they will play for the Longhorn baseball team

Donations - Building The Longhorn Brand

Questions Please Email

WilliamDale@MSN.com

Don't like these emails? Unsubscribe here

Email template created at 2024-12-09 16:04