Red McCombs has passed away

07/17/202410/26/2024

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David Wood Jefferies, 81, of Abilene, passed away on January 8, 2026 after a brief illness. David was born in Abilene, TX, to Sissy & D.H. “Red” Jefferies, Jr., on October 15, 1944. David shared his birthday with his sister Peggy, who was two years older. He attended Fair Park Elementary, Lincoln Jr. High and…

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Don Markette- The 1963 team Thank you for your inclusion on the TSLN e-mail network. It is with pride that I celebrate 57 years of friendship with Ted Liljedahl. Our bond has never been broken. In 1962 at 17 1/2 years of age, I chose to walk on and try out for the freshman (short…

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Chris Samuels has passed away
ByBilly Dale 07/17/202404/01/2026

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”…

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Health Update on Coach Leon Black
ByBilly Dale 07/17/202410/29/2024

Update on Former Basket Ball Coach Leon Black from his son Chuck Black Billy, Dad has been in the hospital struggling with health issues mainly related to kidney and heart function for the last 10 days. He is still in the hospital, but we hope he improves enough to come home soon. He needs a…

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Update on Doctor Reneau
ByBilly Dale 07/17/202410/28/2024

View in Browser I am forwarding this email from Dena Reneau with her permission to the members of the 1960 football teams. Please forward to anyone you choose. Dena says he lights up when Longhorn football is the topic of conversation. Update on Doctor Reneau from his wife Billy, I so enjoy your articles and…

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Celebration of Life for James Brooks
ByBilly Dale 05/24/202507/15/2025

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TLSN is an independent organization celebrating Longhorn Sports History and assisting qualifying Horns who need temporary financial assistance.

The TLSN website and newsletter are free, educational, historical, and insightful. Sharing Longhorn sports history through the eyes of those who created it.

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