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.
  • 1951-1969 Coach Chapman- swimming

    Unlike Texas Basketball, Football, Track,And Baseball There Are Very Few Books That Discuss Longhorn swimming.  I Hope With Time This Site Can Add Some Historical Insight And Tell The Full And Compelling Story Of The Texas swimming Tradition.  Please visit WETS to learn more about Longhorn swimming. The link is denoted in red font below. http://www.wetswim.org/about-us/founders-page/…

  • 1976-2007 Jody Conradt

    Below is the oral history podcast link featuring Jody Conradt, the former Head coach of the Longhorn women’s basketball team. The Texas Legacy Sports Network (TLSN) aims to document the history of Horn sports through the “Eyes Of Texas,” as told by those who have built the Longhorn brand. https://texas-lsn.squarespace.com/19762007-jody-conradt-copy Coach Conradt’s influence extended far…

  • 1972-1982 women swim coach’s Ramenofsky, Keith Bell, Pat Patterson, Ray Woods, and Paul Bergen

    Coach Patterson’s autobiography is below: With resolve and strength of will, Coach Patterson was instrumental in moving Texas swimming into an era of prominence. From Eugene Watson- “Wow, what an incredible posting of one of the most important figures in the history of the development of “swimming” competition in the state of Texas. Personally, I…

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    2023 Newsletters

    12/15/2024- Dean Campbell, Barbara Jordan, Bonding, No Brakes, Ben Adams https://texaslsn.org/dean-campbell-barbara-jordan-bonding-no-brakes-ben-adams-no-brakes/ 12/01/2023- Gene Ross passed away, Joe Don Looney, Rodney Page, Jimmy Blacklock, Greg Ploetz https://texaslsn.org/gene-ross-joe-don-looney-rodney-page-jimmy-blacklock-greg-ploetz/ 11/17/2023- Billy Schott, Ben Adams, Mick Haley, Eddie Reese, Ed Gideon https://texaslsn.org/billy-schott-ben-adams-mick-haley-eddie-reese-ed-gideon/ 11/05/2023- Tennis Coach Snyder passed away. https://texaslsn.org/passing-of-tennis-coach-dave-snyder/ 11/03/2023- Jimmy Hull, Bimbo’s, Red Fuente, Edith Royal, Larry Carlson…

  • Dave Cody

    Cody attended 2 National Championship games in 36 years as a TV sportscaster, the last in 2009 when Colt McCoy’s injury on this first-half hit doomed Texas vs. Alabama. Also, he was in the media Gaggle that recorded Vince Young when he crossed the goal line for the game-winner in 2005. National Championship games are…

  • Ken Ehrig

    Ken Ehrig Kenneth “Kenny” Dale Ehrig, 75, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 8th at Live Oaks Estates of Austin, surrounded by his family, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. He was born January 28th, 1948, in Gonzales, Texas to Helmuth and Alma Breitschopf Ehrig, he was the youngest of three boys.  Kenny…

  • College football Hall of Fame

    Harrison Stafford Michael Huff 2005 Thorpe Award winner and Defensive MVP of the National Championship game, Michael Huff becomes 23rd Longhorn College Football Hall of Famer. By: Grace Tafolla AUSTIN, Texas – The University of Texas and The National Football Foundation (NFF) announced Wednesday that they will jointly honor 2025 NFF College Football Hall of…