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Justin Blalock #63

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Offensive guard Justin Blalock was a member of one of the greatest teams in Texas Longhorns history. The 2005-06 BCS National Championship team, where he was tasked with blocking for Vince Young. The North Texas native started all four years for the Longhorns. During his collegiate career, Blalock set the school record for consecutive starts with 51. The team had a 44-7 record when he played.

He helped pave the way to allow VY to set the schools all-time leading rushing record for a quarterback. Not to mention the offense in that 2005 season broke a single-season record for most points scored. The old record of 624 points was set by the 1983 Nebraska Cornhuskers, the Longhorns set the new standard with 652 points.

Blalock received the inaugural Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year award in 2006. He was also a four-time All-Big 12 First-Team member, and a two-time All-American for the Longhorns. Blalock was selected 39th overall in the second round by the Atlanta Falcons during the 2007 NFL Draft. He played for the team until 2014. He was released in February following the season and retired from football a few months later.

Accomplishments:

  • 2001 USA Today High School All-American
  • Two-time All-American
  • Four-time first-team All-Big 12
  • 2006 Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year
  • Finalist for the Lombardi Award and Outland Trophy
  • Second-round selection in the 2007 NFL Draft
  • Eight-year NFL veteran
  • Plano ISD Hall of Fame Inductee
  • 2018 Texas Hall of Honor Inductee

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8 hours ago, msucolt45 said:

My Dad is third from left on the top row.

The early 60’s teams “kick started” DKR’s dominance of the SWC and one of the top programs in the nation. The 60’s were a great time to be a Longhorn!

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Looks like there's a #63 in this pic that you forgot to mention msucolt45

 

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My Dad was never a “starter” on the roster. He was “66” as a Freshman, but they couldn’t play, by NCAA rules, So his “60” went to Nobis his sophomore/Junior year and when they were into ‘63, his number changed to 59, as he was a back-up guard or center.

He doesn’t have any pictures from his Senior season (‘63) as his coach’s office roof was ripped off and the resulting rain from a tornado that hit DeSoto in the early ‘80s.

He was able to have UT send him a couple of things, like His UT diploma and a large picture of the ‘63 Team prior to the Cotton Bowl.

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My Dad was never a “starter” on the roster. He was “66” as a Freshman, but they couldn’t play, by NCAA rules, So his “60” went to Nobis his sophomore/Junior year and when they were into ‘63, his number changed to 59, as he was a back-up guard or center.

He doesn’t have any pictures from his Senior season (‘63) as his coach’s office roof was ripped off and the resulting rain from a tornado that hit DeSoto in the early ‘80s.

He was able to have UT send him a couple of things, like His UT diploma and a large picture of the ‘63 Team prior to the Cotton Bowl.

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They actually had an Omega watch for the ‘62 Cotton Bowl vs LSU, that he wore a lot and still has. It’s very roughed up and he’s changed the bracelet/bands over the decades.

He gave his ‘61 watch (vs Ole Miss) to his brother and his ‘63 (vs Navy) to his Dad. Neither have been seen over the last few decades.

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35 minutes ago, msucolt45 said:

My Dad was never a “starter” on the roster. He was “66” as a Freshman, but they couldn’t play, by NCAA rules, So his “60” went to Nobis his sophomore/Junior year and when they were into ‘63, his number changed to 59, as he was a back-up guard or center.

He doesn’t have any pictures from his Senior season (‘63) as his coach’s office roof was ripped off and the resulting rain from a tornado that hit DeSoto in the early ‘80s.

He was able to have UT send him a couple of things, like His UT diploma and a large picture of the ‘63 Team prior to the Cotton Bowl.

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So who wore #63 in 1963 @msucolt45 ??

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1 minute ago, msucolt45 said:

It was thinking it was Bednard as I see him wearing a different number. Iwas then thinking Clayton Lacy, but by that picture, it wasn’t him either. So I don’t know?

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Just curious since a #63 in your picture

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Hell, my Dad is 81 and if I ask him what number he wore during each season, he responds with “I can’t remember” and he just says that I was there.

He still has his “T” jacket and ring from DKR, so he’s satisfied. Every once in a while he’ll wear his ‘63 National Championship ring, but he says it’s too large, but not to today’s standards.

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