Shelby Buck 1938
Chal Daniels Chal Newton Daniel, Jr. (August 31, 1921 – February 13, 1943) was an American football player. He played college football for the Texas Longhorns football team and was selected by the International News Service, the Sporting News, and the Central Press Association as a first-team guard on the 1941 College Football All-America Team.[1][2]…
Jack Seale 1941 track Jack Seale 1940 was killed while flying over Paris.
The Torch by Bill Little May 30, 2011 “The torch” has been passed from generation to generation. Brave men and women stand today in harm’s way, fighting to preserve the life we know. Memorial Day is and should be, a day of honor. Since the War Between the States, this has been a day of…
BOTHWELL BIERCE KANE (1893-1918) Bothell Kane should inspire all of us to be strong and responsible global citizens. BOTHWELL KANE Bothwell Kane was a promising starting tackle on the 1912 Longhorn team, earning a letter as a freshman. That much we know. We also know that Lieutenant Bothwell Bierce Kane was mortally wounded in the…
James Horace Higginbotham (1893-1918) Higginbotham Was The First Of Three Lettermen (And Four Members Total) From The 1912 Texas Longhorn Football Team To Die While In Military Service. James Higginbotham- A member of the 1912 team, who died in an airplane training accident in the U.S. Higginbotham enrolled at UT after graduating from the Terrill…
MIKE SWEENEY WWII MIKE SWEENEY WAS SHOT DOWN AND KILLED IN WWII ON THE EUROPEAN FRONT. Mike played on the 1937 Frosh team and lettered on the varsity in 1938, 40, and 41. Although the one win-8 loss 1938 season was a poor showing for the team, Mike showed considerable promise. According to…