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1951-1966- Coaches, Hull, Hughes, and Bradley Basketball

1951- 1956  Coach Slue Hull` From 1951-1959  The Longhorns won no tournaments and were never ranked.Coach Hughes and Coach Hull (right) 1951-1952 16-8 record Coach Slue Hull Leon BlackPowell , FordTOPPING THE CHARTS 1952   1952-1953 12-9 record Coach Slue HullThe first year of The Final Four as we know it today.in 1952-1953 7 of the 8…

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2008 Erik Stanley – Cross Country

enjoys trail running with a local group called “Trail Roots.” In another testament to the strong Longhorns community, the man who founded the group is Erik Stanley, a UT All-American cross country letterwinner. Any given day, you cans see two (maybe more) former Team q\Qualifies for Round of 16 then loses to UCLA Erik Stanley…

Ino Cantu- Cross Country- WORK IN PROCESS – NOT COMPLETED

A successful life journey is not defined by your financial balance sheet but by pursuing core passions inspired by the heart. Most people give up on fulfilling their core God-given blessings for various reasons. Ino gives us a reason to give up on our dreams. He offers us a roadmap to embracing his blessed, God-given…

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Pat Harkins has passed away- 1965 football

Pat Harkins, 78, of Amarillo, TX, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, surrounded by family.A private family service will be held. Friends and family are invited to a celebration of Pat’s life at the home of Amy and Chance Irwin from 4:30-6:30 PM, on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Pat Harkins Obituary March 27, 2025…

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The link about Al Matthews passing posted in yesterday’s newsletter. A short article written by Larry Carlson about Ken Sims passing away is included. More to follow on Ken to be added at

https://texaslsn.org?fluentcrm=1&route=email_preview&fc_newsletter=861ea265d9c432048dfdd4ca4752f439

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Gene Powell left his hometown of Weslaco to attend the University of Texas on a football scholarship. The former linebacker and defensive end still proudly wears a “T” ring given to him by legendary coach Darrell Royal. Gene Powell has always been a team and goal-oriented professional, combining wisdom, heart, spirit, and passion to complete mission.

As a Longhorn T-Ring recipient, businessman, and athlete, Gene Powell is a team-oriented and goal-oriented professional who combines wisdom, heart, spirit, and passion to accomplish any mission. William Eugene (Gene) Powell, BBA ’68, MBA ’70, is an innovator, community leader, and a dedicated supporter of education. In 2004, he co-founded AirStrip Technologies, a medical software…

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Kenneth Sims has passed away- football

Link to Kenneth Sims https://youtu.be/nvdjeRBnT9w   Funeral is April 5th @ 11:00 a.m.Mt. Zion Baptist Church500 S. NarcissusKosse, TX 76653 UT Great Kenneth Sims Dies At 65 by Larry Carlson  https://texaslsn.org Legendary Longhorn and College Football Hall of Famer Kenneth Sims died Friday.  He was 65 and had reportedly been ill.Sims, a defensive lineman who earned All-America…

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Eric and Shay Holle past and present Longhorn brand builders

In mid-December 2024, Shay Holle made basketball history. She became winningest player in Texas programhistory with over 120 wins. Her dad, football Longhorn legacy player Eric Holle, was in attendance to celebrate the occasion. Eric was a defensive end on the 1981-1982 team that played and defeated Alabama in the Cotton Bowl. Eric says to…