19-year-old Nolte McElroy a U.T. football player during fraternity initiation was instructed to bend down and crawl through a set of bedsprings to which city light wires had been connected.
An excited, giggling crowd of Delta Kappa Epsilons were numbed into silence when McElroy fainted from shock, and died 15 minutes later.
TED Gorski’s Eulogy By Jim Bayless Tina, Susanna and James, it is an honor to be with you and Ted’s former teammates, protégés, doubles partners, flummoxed opponents and other friends at this time and place. It makes me smile to remember and celebrate his life and his considerable impact on many, not least me. When…
Todd Hunt notified TLSN that Carter Hill has passed away. Todd said: “All, We have lost Longhorn Carter Hill. Carter passed away on April 4th. Carter leaves behind his wife, 2 sons and a daughter. Carter was an offensive lineman of the class of 1984 football team and discus thrower for the University of Texas at Austin.” Lance Seach says “Could…
Alan Luskey Obituary Brad and Luskey in the mid 70s Brad and Luskey as friend decades later. Alan Luskey receiving honor from the city of Fort Worth. Luskey.png Alan as a manager at Texas The Luskey’s- Alan’s burnt ornage spirit is missed. Alan Dean Luskey FORT WORTH–Having lived and loved well, Alan Dean Luskey reluctantly…
Colorado City, Texas Mar 9, 1936 – Mar 9, 2017 As one of the fastest sprinters in Texas history, Hollis Gainey scorched the history books. Hollis Gainey was a part of two world record-setting relay teams in the 440-yard and 880-yard relays. They were the first team to run the 440-yard relay in under 40 seconds…
Gerrald Anthony Houston Sr.January 9, 1971 – December 25, 2025IN THE CARE OFTed Dickey West Funeral HomeIt is with heartfelt love that we honor the life of Gerrald Anthony Houston, age 54, of Atlanta, Georgia who entered eternal rest on December 25, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on January 9, 1971, in Atlanta, Georgia, Gerrald was…