Professor Larry Carlson’s published articles are archived on the TLSN website. To learn more about Larry visit the link LARRY CARLSON’S BIO AND ORAL HISTORY (squarespace.com) FLASHBACK to 1962: Horns, Hogs, and The Cuban Missile Crisis by Larry Carlson ( lc13@txstate.edu ) Tension prevailed all week in mid-October 1962 as top-ranked Texas prepared to host…
Texas, Rice and JFK’s Space Race ByLARRY CARLSON Sep 12, 2019 It was this week in September 1962 when President John F. Kennedy addressed a large crowd at Rice Stadium in Houston. The Space Race was on, and America was not about to lose to Russia. “We choose to go to the moon,” Kennedy boomed,…
Michael Leon Tolleson Obituary Texas Longhorns Era (1998–2011) We are sad to announce that on April 23, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Michael Leon Tolleson of Kyle, Texas. He was predeceased by: his parents, Wilbur “Wibby” Tolleson and Elizabeth Bunn Tolleson; and his sister Suzan Stubbs. He is survived by: his wife Wilda…
Destiny can’t be changed. It’s decided by one’s deeds. The three most important things to me… God, Family and Country … That is who I am. That is what I believe. This is a great nation we live in, it is worth fighting for. I spent my life trying to serve my country and help…
1951-1966- Coaches, Hull, Hughes, and Bradley Basketball – https://texaslsn.org/1951-1966-coaches-hull-hughes-and-bradley/ Joe Fisher played for the 1960 state champions, Beaumont South Park High School team. He made the All-tournament team and was honored as a Texas High School All-Star. Joe Fisher III (1942–2026) was a four‑year Texas Longhorns basketball letterman, a starter on the 1963 Southwest Conference…
Herb Sheaner’s connection to the University of Texas is direct and foundational. He was drafted into the Army in 1943 while studying at Texas A&M. Deployed to Germany the next year, he landed on the front lines at the Battle of the Bulge.”My whole infantry regiment got captured,” Herb Sheaner said of being surrounded by…
The University of Texas at Austin Athletics – National Award Winners Honda Broderick Cup National Female Athlete of the Year (All Sports) Jill Sterkel • 1981 Kamie Ethridge • 1986 Honda Sports Award Female Athlete of the Year Debbie Petrizzi • Women’s Golf • 1978 Joan Pennington • Women’s Swimming and Diving • 1979 Jill Sterkel…
Roy Jones was senior manager of the 1963 national champions who writes frequently about Longhorn football. The retired newspaper reporter/editor, Army Reserve officer and state employee lives in Abilene. Coach Royal made my role quite clear when I became a Longhorn student manager in 1960. He had no problem with me also being a sportswriter…
Leroy Sutherland was not a Texas Longhorn athlete — he was one of the most important behind‑the‑scenes figures in UT Athletics history. Leroy W. Sutherland Jr., was a longtime Academic Counselor and later Compliance Coordinator for the University of Texas at Austin Athletic Department. His career at UT spanned 21 years, beginning in 1986. Known…
1931 – 2025 FUNERAL HOMEPuente & Sons Funeral Chapels – Northeast14315 Judson Rd – San Antonio, Texas Tom StolhandskeJune 28, 1931 – November 1, 2025Tom Stolhandske, a dedicated family man, beloved husband, esteemed public servant, and legendary athlete, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025. He was born on June 28, 1931, to Karl Eber…