Author: Billy Dale

A Path TO LONGHORN sports history TLSN harnesses synergy to weave together U.T. history, traditions, legacies, and culture with individual records, photographs, and the insightful perspectives and personal narratives of former athletes, trainers, managers, coaches, and their families, creating a tapestry that all Longhorns can take pride in. The website features compelling and insightful commentary on Longhorns from distinguished authors, alongside visuals from videos, professional media brochures, newspaper articles, shelter magazines, and most notably, from the Longhorn athletes who have shaped the history of Longhorn sports. The second mission is the reason why the TLSN Board applied for a 501 (c) (3) “ The Board of Directors of TLSN hopes for good health, good luck, good families, good jobs, and goodwill to all Longhorns. However, TLSN remains as a sentinel prepared to assist qualifying Longhorns when help is needed. — Horns and Eyes Up! Billy Dale and the TLSN Board TLSN is an independent organization not associated with the University of Texas or any institution closely aligned with U.T. However, TLSN expresses gratitude to the NCAA and the U.T. Athletic compliance departments for their forward-thinking in 2017-2018 when each institution approved TLSN's mission statement. On April 29, 2017, TLSN became the first private charitable and tax-exempt organization in intercollegiate athletic sports history to provide financial aid to eligible former Longhorn student-athletes, coaches, student managers, trainers, and their immediate families. This initiative offers temporary financial support to those who have contributed to building the Longhorn brand and now need assistance The website is free, educational, and historical.
  • 2001 Brad Hermes

    #40 Brad Hermes From the book One Heart Beat by Mack Brown with Bill Little “It was the fever that had done it when he was just a year and a half old. But years of reading lips, learning to sign, and adjusting to a hearing aid that brought “environmental sounds” such as a knock…

  • Mickey Riggs-walk-on

     –Roy Jones, senior manager of the 1963 national championship football team writes about his most unforgettable Longhorn player– and it might surprise you.   I bet Nick Saban has a Mickey Riggs on his roster.  Kirby Smart too. I bet Bear Bryant had a Mickey Riggs among his “Junction Boys.” I KNOW Darrell Royal had one.   Any…

  • 1982-1988 Coach Quick women’s swim coach

    BEFORE TITLE IX, WOMEN SPORTS AND THE AIAW AND NCAA WOMEN’S SPORTS AT TEXAS WERE BUILDING A STRONG FOUNDATION AT THE INTER-MURAL AND INTRA-MURAL LEVEL. I HOPE WITH TIME THIS SITE CAN ADD SOME HISTORICAL INSIGHT AND TELL THE FULL AND COMPELLING STORY OF THE LONGHORN SWIMMING TRADITION.  1938            …

  • John Robert (Jack) Kamrath Obituary

    06/03/1941 – 08/13/2025 Jack Kamrath passed away on August 13, 2025 surrounded by his loving family and loving wife of forty-four (44) years, Sandra Lee. Born on June 3, 1941 at Houston’s St. Joseph Hospital, Jack attended River Oaks Elementary, Lanier Junior High, Lamar High School (1959) and The University of Texas with a BBA…

  • Oldis,

    Drew Oldis served as a Longhorn scout team member for three seasons. Here are two links about Drew https://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/boerne-isd-announces-athletic-hall-of-honor-inductees  https://youtu.be/bzQJksW-F6I   #68 Drew Oldis.jpg 2019 Drew Oldis walk-on #3.jpg 2019 Drew Oldis with Lawrence Hunter.jpg 2019 Drew Oldis.jpg #block-yui_3_17_2_1_1716303615151_1923 .sqs-gallery-block-grid .sqs-gallery-design-grid { margin-right: -20px; } #block-yui_3_17_2_1_1716303615151_1923 .sqs-gallery-block-grid .sqs-gallery-design-grid-slide .margin-wrapper { margin-right: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; }…

  • Max Bumgardner

    sports- a pulse on American life, but not the heartbeat. It was destiny that turned a successful Aggie Coach into a successful Longhorn Coach and a Longhorn football player’s grandson into a Texas Aggie. Read on to witness a rare moment in Longhorn and A & M history when these two proud Universities shared the…

  • softball Honors

    Young girls dream of being a Longhorn softball player Texas is the only program in the NCAA with three USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year awards.   UT’s Louisville Slugger/NFCA All-Americans Nikki Cockrell All – American Nikki Cockrell Second Base 1998, 1999. inducted into the Hall of Honor in 2006. NCAA Texas Woman of…