Red Goodwin – 1941
The Torch by Bill Little May 30, 2011 “The torch” has been passed from generation to generation. Brave men and women stand today in harm’s way, fighting to preserve the life we know. Memorial Day is and should be, a day of honor. Since the War Between the States, this has been a day of…
A salute to the military veterans of Texas Longhorns football Here’s a list of Longhorn football lettermen known to have served in the military, from the Spanish-American War to the wars of the 21st century. By Jonathan Wells@jwells1982 Updated Nov 11, 2022, 11:17am CST Ben “Stookie” Allen (1924) — Corsicana — WWII, Army Leroy Anderson…
Chal Daniels Chal Newton Daniel, Jr. (August 31, 1921 – February 13, 1943) was an American football player. He played college football for the Texas Longhorns football team and was selected by the International News Service, the Sporting News, and the Central Press Association as a first-team guard on the 1941 College Football All-America Team.[1][2]…
James Horace Higginbotham (1893-1918) Higginbotham Was The First Of Three Lettermen (And Four Members Total) From The 1912 Texas Longhorn Football Team To Die While In Military Service. James Higginbotham- A member of the 1912 team, who died in an airplane training accident in the U.S. Higginbotham enrolled at UT after graduating from the Terrill…
Shelby Buck 1938 team was a flight officer when he was killed over Europe
MIKE SWEENEY WWII MIKE SWEENEY WAS SHOT DOWN AND KILLED IN WWII ON THE EUROPEAN FRONT. Mike played on the 1937 Frosh team and lettered on the varsity in 1938, 40, and 41. Although the one win-8 loss 1938 season was a poor showing for the team, Mike showed considerable promise. According to…