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Tex Moncrief contributions to Longhorn traditions represent a portal to the past that continues to remind Longhorn fans that heritage shapes the present and empowers the future.
ED OLLE player and administrator from 1925-1962 Before rings the major symbol of Longhorn sports accomplishments were charms. Ed Olle’s granddaughter Katherine was kind enough to share images of many of the charms Ed received during his years as as both an athlete and UT administrator. Olle, in two years, earns six letters….
Frank Denius passed away on July 29th 2018 The information to order Frank’s book is below Phone: 800-252-3206 or 512-471-7233 Fax: 512-232-7178 Email: info@utpress.utexas.edu Mail: University of Texas Press P.O. Box 7819 Austin, TX 78723 United States Frank Denius, true hero and Consummate Longhorn By Milton Carr (Adjutant, Texas Capital Chapter 1919, The Military Order…
Theo Bellmont – 1913-1929 The Stark Foundation’s board agreed to provide a $3,5000,000 gift to recognize and honor Stark for his service to UT by constructing the H.J. Lutcher Stark Center right next to a building named after one of his best friends – Bellmont Hall. One of Bellmont’s first hires was a freshman—Roy J….
1914 Theo Bellmont 1913- 1929 1908 Baseball Manager Organized the building of Clark Field and Penick Tennis courts 1913-1923 promoted to director of athletics and professor of physical training. He promptly took the management of sports away from the students, looked for formidable opponents to draw large gates; originated the student “blanket tax” to fund…
Sports pioneers are risk-takers whose vision makes new beginnings possible. They move programs forward through determination and a focus on the future. Where others fall short, pioneers can introduce new ideas and remove barriers that stand in the way. Coaching pioneers face the same challenges as any coach—budgets, recruiting, and internal turf battles—but they must…
Mike Myers A video sharing the story of Mike Myers. Mike Meyers contributions to Longhorn traditions represents a portal to the past that reminds Longhorn fans that heritage shapes the present and empowers the future.