4-26-2024 TLSN Newsletter #9 Volume VIII
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Kim Wade is #4 on the 1972 team.
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Kim Wade
Henry Wade, the father of Kim Wade, was the District Attorney of Dallas County from 1951 to 1987. Henry participated in the prosecution of Jack Ruby for killing Lee Harvey Oswald after Kennedy’s assassination.
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Kim “Coach Dad” Wade has passed away.
Kim loved sports as a player, fan, and coach. He played football for the Woodrow Wilson Wildcats in Dallas and the Texas Longhorns under the legendary Darrell Royal. He completed five marathons and countless other races, some while pushing a double baby jogger, and coached many of his kids’ teams. Most recently, he volunteered for Ursuline Academy’s cross-country team, where he was affectionately known as “Coach Dad.”
A TEAM BOND IS NEVER BROKEN!
World War I Medal of Honor winner Sgt. Alvin York was asked why he had risked his life against all odds to charge bravely against the Germans.
“Did you do it for the glory?” a cynic asked. “No,” said York. “Well, then,” asked the reporter, “were you thinking of your family back home?””No,” York said again.
“Your country, then?” the question came. “Nope,” York said. “Well, why then?” asked the frustrated reporter.” Why did you do it?”
“I did it,” said York, “for the guys in the fox hole with me.”
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Football is not war or a matter of life and death; it is just a game that involves symbolic battles for survival in the football arena. Kim Wade was a proud team member who shared a foxhole mentality with his teammates.
Recently, I attended the Longhorn Round-up golf tournament, where I visited with many of Kim’s teammates. They shared some wonderful stories about him.
Please save this link and visit from time to time. If you have a special memory of Kim or a photo you would like to share, please send your remembrance to Billydale1@gmail.com, and it will be posted.
HORNS ???? UP!!!!
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The Rise and Fall of the Longhorn “Drum” and the beat is gone.
TLSN will capture the whole story of the Drum, from its fertile beginnings under Abe Lemons to its ultimate demise. If some of you would like to share memories of a special moment in the Drum, TLSN will post on the TLSN website once the TLSN history of the Drum is finished. I am Billydale1@gmail.com
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1976 – Dan Krueger and Coach Black stand in front of the construction of “The Drum”.
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2023 – Tearing down of the Drum begins
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2024 – The skeletal remains of the Drum; check-out the 1976 beginning of the Drum
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The word “entitlement” should not be part of an athlete’s vocabulary, but with the introduction of NIL, it has become a prevalent term.
Howard Fest, who played for Coach Royal in the mid-60s, never felt entitled, and his football journey should inspire those who, in the present, quickly get frustrated, give up, and escape to the “portal” instead of persevering to grow into their positions.
Howard Fest played for DKR during a very different era of Longhorn football. Unlike today’s players, who often enter the transfer portal if they are not starting by their second year of college, Howard Fest never entertained the idea of leaving Texas for another college, and he could have. To all those athletes who give up quickly, Howard Fest’s story is an example of perseverance and dedication. For the rest of Howard’s story, click on 2024- HOWARD FEST – FOOTBALL (squarespace.com)
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Due to a family emergency, I was unable to attend Coach Reese’s retirement party. I had planned to share his story through the eyes of those he coached. As a result, I do not have any photos to share, but a fantastic YouTube video offers a great point of reflection on Coach Reese’s years at Texas.
Here it is :
https://youtu.be/YyEzRyMW5KI
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There are many stunning panoramic Reflection Points in Coach Reese’s years at Texas. He is undoubtedly the most successful coach in Division I collegiate sports history. But from the TLSN perspective, Coach Reese’s legacy is much more profound than winning national championships.
The coach’s vast knowledge of swimming techniques and disciplines helped prepare young athletes’ bodies, souls, and minds to achieve their personal best. This is the most significant legacy he left for all his athletes.
Most personal best times will not translate to a win. Winning despite losing is an enlightening experience that redefines the definition of success for athletes and life beyond sports.
I remember setting a personal best time in the 100-yard dash in high school while finishing last in my heat. I celebrated the moment like I had won. I still smile about this accomplishment, not the result.
The human spirit needs to celebrate personal bests even in last place. Coach Reese knew this! He wanted all his athletes to set personal best times on his watch. It was a noble goal and worth all the accolades he has received.
Former Longhorn swimmer Kirk Stackle best sums up Coach Reese’s philosophy by saying in an interview after losing an event,
“It is okay to celebrate if you lose if it is your personal best time.”
Coach Reese not only led his athletes to success in the pool but also instilled valuable lessons that were applicable after graduation.
The photo below is Kirk.
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Kirk Stackle, 1988 Olympics
Kirk Stackle won an individual title at the NCAAs for three straight years.
Stackle is the first Longhorn to ever win the NCAA Championship in the 200 and 100 breaststroke.
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A TRIBUTE TO LONGHORN BRAND BUILDERS
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1951-1952 – The Longhorns won their 4th consecutive SWC golf championship. Wesley Ellis was the individual champion, and Lee Pinkston finished 3rd. Photo is Pinkston Moncrief, Golden, Blackmar, Riviere, and Ellis
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2014- Jessica Glennie -excelled in and off the water.
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2014 Rhodes Scholarship Recipient:
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Big 12’s 2014 Dr. Gerald Lage Academic Achievement Award:
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Academic All-Big 12 First Team:
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CRCA National Scholar-Athlete (2013): Jessica
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Three Longhorn men’s basketball teams have made the Final Four.
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1942-1943 19-7 RECORD COACH H.C. GILSTRAP
March 26, 1943, Texas defeated Washington 59-55 in the NCAA Western Regional in Kansas City. Since the NCAA Tournament used an eight-team field, the win advanced the Longhorns to the National Semifinals (regional final). UT’s season ended with a 58-54 loss to Wyoming.
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John Hargis was Texas’ star on the 1942-1943 roster. He came through in the NCAA Tournament, scoring 59 points in the Horns’ two games and a tournament-record 30 points in the first-round contest.
Link to Jack Gray’s years as the basketball coach
https://texas-lsn.squarespace.com/coach-jack-gray-1935-1951
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1946-1947 Coach Gray’s team was 26-2
One of the best teams in Longhorn basketball history. The Horns had the best record in the country going into tournament play.
The Mighty Mice: Al Madsen, Slater Martin, And Roy Cox, All Under 5’11” in height, led the team.
In the playoffs, Texas got revenge against Wyoming, winning 42-40, but lost a heartbreaker to Oklahoma. Oklahoma prevailed on a jump shot in the waning seconds of the game. The Sooners won 55-54. The game was characterized as “one of the fiercest cage battles ever witnessed in a regional playoff “ by the AP’s Kansas City bureau.
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March 25, 1947: The Longhorns finish in 3rd place nationally.
The Sooners beat the Horns, ruining their chance to win a National Championship. The photo says it all.
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UT’s legendary “Mighty Mice” team, featuring three starters 5-10 or shorter, posts a 26-2 mark, the best record in the country in 1947.
1946-1947 Basketball Front row, Wagner, Cox, Madsen, Martin, White – back row- Fitzgerald, Hamilton, Langdon, George, Hargis
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The 2002-2003 Texas men’s basketball team climbed to No. 2 in both The Associated Press and the ESPN/USA Today coaches poll.
This basketball team tied the school record for most wins @ 26.
Link to Coach Barnes’s years as the Longhorn Basketball coach is below.
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The Longhorns averaged 79.3 points per game ranking 18th out of 327 teams.
These Horns excelled in field goal percentage and free throw percentage and finished the regular season as the #1 seed in the South Region
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T.J. Ford won the Naismith and Wooden awards, becoming the first person in UT history to earn National Player of the Year.
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Get Your tickets to the Houston Touchdown Club to hear Coach Sark speak about the 2024 Horns.
Tickets for the event are reasonable at $50 per person. If you are in the Houston Metro area, this is an excellent opportunity to meet Coach Sark.
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