January 24, 2025 newsletter #2 Volume IX
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January 24, 2025 newsletter #2 Volume IX

The link to the full-color newsletter is at https://texaslsn.org?fluentcrm=1&route=email_preview&fc_newsletter=7621c7f1f2295bb4f6d7c386d2123f6b The Newsletter link #2 to Volume IX, dated January 24, 2025, is provided below in the red link starting with https://texaslsn.org. The topics covered include Bobby Wuensch, the death of Robert Cuellar, the 1964 football class reunion reach-out by Gene Powell, Tommy Harper, and Greg Lott,…

Longhorn baseball player Bobby Cuellar has passed away!

Longhorn baseball player Bobby Cuellar has passed away!

Robert Cuellar (born August 20, 1952) is an American former professional baseball player who played briefly with the Texas Rangers of the Major League Baseball  (MLB) in 1977  as a relief pitcher. He graduated from the University of Texas.  He has held several coaching positions in baseball, including pitching coach, bullpen coach, and manager. He was a special assistant in the…

All-American Bobby Wuensch has passed away – Blue sections below are celebration of life remembrances from friends. Service is on

In the link below, starting at the minute mark 20:40 , Bobby Wuensch is celebrated as an All-American in 1969. https://youtu.be/8L0EwnPekYE Bobby Wuensch shares a story about one of the Arkansas player’s comments made to him 40 years after the game.  The Arkansas player says that during the game, the Razorbacks on defense were amazed…

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Texas Longhorn Coaching Pioneers

Discussing the true coaching pioneers in each sport at Texas was not easy, so suggestions and criticisms are welcome.   By definition, sports pioneers are risk-takers, and without their vision, there is no beginning. Visionaries move programs forward by the strength of will and a focus on the future and not the present. Where others have…

TLSN Mission statement Board of Directors

The TLSN Mission: The TLSN Board of Directors wishes all Longhorn families good health, good luck, good families, good jobs, and goodwill. Yet, TLSN remains dedicated and loyal—like a sentinel—to assist qualifying Longhorn families when help is needed. Show LessTLSN’s Mission Statement The Texas Legacy Support Network (TLSN), Inc., is a 501(c)(3) Texas nonprofit corporation dedicated…

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January 10th 2025 Newsletter Ron Baxter, review of last 9 years for TLSN, Ken Gidney has passed away, women’s golf

The Newsletter link #1 to Volume IX, dated January 10, 2025, is provided below in the red link starting with https://texaslsn.org. The topics covered include a podcast from Ron Baxter, a review of the last 9 years for TLSN, Ken Gidney passing away, and women’s golf. Here is the link to Ron’s podcast https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/cdogg/TLSNS04E07.mp3 Here…

Greg or Tyres

Here are my two options, along with before-and-after photos. Greg’s story is deeply moving and has profoundly touched my heart forever. His dilemma was the primary reason Jim, Benny, and I decided to move forward with the TLSN mission to support former student-athletes who have fallen through society’s safety nets. However, since Greg’s donations were…

Ken Gidney, a center from Texas, smiling in a football uniform, showcasing athleticism and team spirit.

Kenneth Rayburn Gidney – passing

FUNERAL HOMEMaxwell P. Dunne Funeral Service – Yorktown Blvd. 5921 Yorktown BlvdCorpus Christi, TexasUPCOMING SERVICEVisitationJan. 9, 20255:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Maxwell P. Dunne Funeral Service – YorktownKenneth Gidney ObituaryObituary published on Legacy.com by Maxwell P. Dunne Funeral Service – Yorktown Blvd. on Dec. 29, 2024. Publish in a newspaper Kenneth (Ken) Rayburn Gidney, known affectionately…

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Bill Catlett’s Story of goals, visions, and a heart that sees beauty in many forms

A Story of Goals, Visions, and a heart that sees beauty in many forms. A teammate, friend, and competitor has forever transformed my black-and-white vision of life into a breathtaking panoramic view of the vibrant colors that reside in all of us.We first met in 1965-1966 as competitors in the highest classification of high school…