Tom Stockton- 1963 football National Champion
Tom Stockton, who played running back for the Texas Longhorns from 1963 to 1965, led a life marked by athletic achievement, quiet leadership, and enduring legacy. His role on the field and the way teammates and Longhorn historians remembered him offer insight into the kind of man he was.
🏈 Football Career
• Stockton was part of the 1963 national championship team, contributing 227 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns that season.
• His breakout year came in 1965, when he rushed for 517 yards and 4 touchdowns, ranking among the top backs in the Southwest Conference.
• He wore jersey #36 and played alongside legends like Tommy Nobis and Duke Carlisle, often stepping up in key moments against Baylor and TCU.
Tom Stockton may not have received the same recognition as some of the other Horns on the 1963 National Championship team, but his on-field heroics were crucial to the team’s undefeated season.
With his recent passing, Stockton’s legacy as part of a legendary roster featuring icons like Tommy Nobis, Phil Harris, Tommy Ford, and Duke Carlisle remains strong in Longhorn history. The photos below highlight his significant contributions to the team’s championship journey in 1963.
1965 football Tom Stockton 
1965 football Tom Stockton #36 
1965 football Tom Stockton with Lammons and Talbert 
1963 Tom Stockton against TCU (1) 
1963 Tom Stockton against TCU 
1963 Tom Stockton Baylor 
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1963 Stockton , Crosby 
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1963 Harris, Stockton, Carlisle (2) 
1963 Ford Stockton, Carlisle 
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1963 Stockton TCU 
1963 Stockton for a touchdown- Baylor 
1963 Harris and Stockton 
1963 Carlisle Stockton TCU 
1963 A&M, Ford, Stockton, Harris, Lammons, Carlisle 
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1963 Tommy Stockton
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