2006-2007- 46-17 Twenty returning lettermen filled the roster. Randy Boone moves from a starting pitcher to a closer. Kyle Russell most home runs Kyle Russel is an All-American and GOLDEN SPIKES AWARD FINALISTS in 2007 and holds the career Texas record for home runs (57) and the season (28) 2007…
If you have not read Augie’s Bio titled “Life is yours to win” you should. Like DKR Augie had many insightful comments. Some of his wisdom is shared below in the history of Augie Garrido years as a longhorn. Coach Garrido taught his players to stay in the moment (not the past) and focus on…
1983- 66-14 National champs Gus Ball at it’s 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…
June 2021 Recognition of a team or individual for superior performance is only one factor in building a brand. Building a national brand requires aligned actions, shared values, high performance, team unity, unselfish players, passionate fans, supportive administrators, and positive press. The link below honors some of the many Longhorn brand builders. Those who have…
1939 Coach Disch last year – Bibb Falk continues to build on the Disch Legacy. The team goes undefeated in the SWC for the first time in 20 years . Charley Haas batting avg.460 – HOH inductee Captain Clarence Pfeil Jack Conway Coach Bibb Falk – 1940- 1967 Bibb as a Longhorn Bibb Falk 1940…
Hand written resume’ written circa 1966 by High School Coach Gustafson ! 1968- 1996- Coach Cliff Gustafson Darrell Royal, then the athletic director at Texas, gets credit for hiring Cliff in 1968. Royal was asked in 1994 if he ever dreamed Gustafson would be so successful. He responded, “Hell, no, If I’d known that, I’d…
This is a key research book for Longhorn Baseball history Billy Disch and Bibb Falk did not have to hit the road to seduce recruits. The players came to them if they had any professional aspirations. 1911-1939 – Coach Billy Disch Three great Coaches -Disch, Falk, and Gustafson Coach Disch is hired from St. Edwards…
Article written in early 2020 WE ALSO PLAY A LITTLE BASEBALL Tommy’ Harmon’s T-ring reflection Tommy Harmon has lived a blessed life. Even though Tommy is now in his 70’s, he still has a boy’s view of his life when discussing his Longhorn roots. Tommy Harmon says, “I still have a forever-lasting love for the…
WHEN TO CELEBRATE A LOSS. As I learned in high school track, losing can be part of a winning formula. On a day I set a personal best time in the 100-yard dash, I finished last in the heat. As a 17-year-old boy, I was surprised that I was happy as the young man above,…
Article by Gaylon Krizak ’49 Longhorns: Unlikely champs almost didn’t get their chance By Gaylon Krizak Ten games into the 1949 baseball season, it was clear to at least one observer that Bibb Falk’s latest edition of the Texas Longhorns just didn’t measure up to its predecessors. Granted, the bar the ’49 Longhorns faced…