Coach Bibb Falk Bio

Coach Bibb Falk Bio

On June 8th, 1989, Coach Falk passed away at the age of 90, but not before leaving a legacy as a Longhorn player, professional athlete, and coach. Falk’s enduring self-confidence drove him to success in baseball, football, and coaching. AS A LONGHORN BASEBALL PLAYER: The Aggies Called Him Big Noise And Other Teams Called Him…

Chuck Hartenstein- baseball

Chuck Hartenstein- baseball

Click on link below to celebrate the life of Chuck Hartenstein.  https://www.texaslsn.org/campaigns/view-campaign/3s1AwPmfwOoeQ7KppKBkOsNod6KfSYzgmRdEKkk7K9bAKcJAsZY3eID0wZDzeXpCd-n6qd4FTSe4rfCKKlnU9Ja7V5WZIaRN Rembering Chuck Hartenstein by Jim Deitrick. Photo is Jim Deitrick Growing up in Western Pennsylvania, I was ( still am) a Pirate fan. I remember Twiggy working in relief roles with mixed results. One of my favorite players on the Pirate team was…

Betty Thompson’s Vision
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Betty Thompson’s Vision

“Click on the text denoted in red font on the side bar to visit other sites in this “article” grid Betty Thompson, “The Quiet Crusader” sets the tone for the transition from the Hiss doctrine to the  Lopiano Renaissance.   Betty Thompson’s thoughts about women in sports were closely aligned with Anna Hiss. Like Hiss, her…

Women’s All Sports Banquet
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Women’s All Sports Banquet

The spirit of Title IX is now part of the great history of Longhorn sports as witnessed by the winners of awards presented at the Women’s All Sports Banquets.   A sampling follows:               Definition of awards given at the Women’s All Sports Banquet. The Women’s Athletics Department’s highest…

Women Sports Organizational Structures prior to the NCAA

Women Sports Organizational Structures prior to the NCAA

Louise Wright- Director of Physical Training 1904 Louise Wright replaces Pearl Norvell as Director of Physical Training. She helps organize a student-run Women’s Athletic Association to coordinate all UT women’s sports. She is instrumental in starting the tradition of awarding letters to Tennis players in 1904 and basketball players in 1906.   Texas women host…