Coach Gus has passed away
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View in Browser We need to huddle Coach Akers Texas Legacy Support Network is passing along a Facebook Document to each of you. “My name is Diane Akers, wife and loved one of Coach Fred Akers and I need help for myself, my husband, children, grandchildren and countless others.” Coach Akers story is at https://texas-lsn.squarespace.com/fredakers-and-dianeakers…
View in Browser Top of the Queue – Volume VIII Newsletter #4 February 16, 2024 IMPORTANT: Click on the small YELLOW letters “VIEW IN BROWSER” at the top of the page to enlarge and enhance the photos and text on your cellphone. TLSN is a 501 (c)(3) Longhorn Sports historical and educational website with a…
Lance Taylor text me on 3/29/2022 that Bruce Mailey passed away. Lance said ”Billy…I wanted to let you know that Bruce Mailey passed away here in Tulsa. Bruce blocked for Rosevelt Leaks and Earl Campbell. Extremely popular with all his peers at work which they associated with his team mentality at UT. Lance Taylor Bruce…
Augie Garrido said “life doesn’t give us what we pray for. It doesn’t give us what we wish for. It doesn’t give us anything other than opportunity, nothing more, nothing less, and that’s enough. In fact, it is a great gift.” Don Burrisk understood Augie’s quote and made the most of his opportunities. We…
1983- 66-14 National champs Gus Ball at its finest The NCAA tournament field was expanding, and some six-team regionals were staged. Texas had a great pitching staff, including eight players who would pitch in the major leagues, including Roger Clemens and Calvin Schiraldi. Texas fought its way out of the losers bracket, and beat the…
View in Browser “I just heard Chris Samuels passed away. Classy guy and awesome person.” Spanky Stephens TLSN is a Tax-Exempt with the specific mission of helping former Longhorn student-athletes who have fallen through society’s safety. TLSN Board members Benny Pace, Jim Kay, Spanky Stephens, Beth Coblentz, and Billy Dale Click on “View in Brower”…