Countdown To Kickoff.........

msucolt45 · July 2, 2023

That picture was taken at UT, prior to going to the ‘63 Cotton Bowl.

Hook’em!!!

LTtxfan · July 2, 2023

2 minutes ago, msucolt45 said:

I don’t actually see a “63” in this picture, as the top right got closed in and can’t see jersey numbers.

Third row to left of #87

LTtxfan · July 2, 2023

62 DAYS... more Lyle Sendlein 🤘

cochamps · July 2, 2023

NVM

Edited July 2, 2023 by cochamps

msucolt45 · July 2, 2023

I think Ed Padgett wore #62 or #63, but he graduated in ‘62 - I think.

I remember taking my son (he was about 8-10) to an “alumni breakfast” with his Grandpa prior to UT hosting Baylor and RGIII. When we first sat down, my Dad saw multiple former teammates, like Ed Padgett, who was going into the Ring of Honor that day, D McWilliams and Tommy Nobis.

I bought my son an autograph book the night before to bring with him. After we were seated with T Nobis and DM, previous HC and teammate, I told him to get his book out for the table. He, as a youngster replied, “why these guys, as they’re just a bunch of old guys!” He thought we’d be eating breakfast with “today’s” Longhorns.

I then took his book from him and got everyone, to include Roger Clemens, who was on the other side of the room, to sign his book. He still has it.

Even his Grandpa signed it, against his frustrations.

Hook’em!!!

LTtxfan · July 2, 2023

62 DAYS Connor Robertson 🤘

msucolt45 · July 2, 2023

Third row to left of #87

I think that picture shows Clayton Lacy?

They took pictures prior to Dallas (Cotton Bowl) and once they were there. That’s why some of the team pictures have coaches and etc in sideline jackets.

Hook’em!!!

msucolt45 · July 2, 2023

In the LHN edition of ‘63 - The Season, I think Lacy was showed wearing #63. My Dad’s only appearance in the documentary is showing him snapping the ball to Duke Carlisle, maybe a day prior to the Navy game.

Hook’em!!!

msucolt45 · July 3, 2023

I misspoke earlier- #64 was Frank Bedrick. His son was like a year or so behind me growing up in DeSoto.

Hook’em!!!

LTtxfan · July 3, 2023

Found this old graphic... 62 DAYS 🤘

LTtxfan · July 3, 2023

61 DAYS 🤘

Tillman Holloway

LTtxfan · July 3, 2023

🤘Countdown to Texas football: Best to wear No. 61 🤘

Lewis P. “Bud” McFadin, Offensive Line (1948-50)

Bud McFadin joined the Texas Longhorns in 1948 after his high school career in Iraan, Texas. The 1948 season was the last year of Tom Landry’s collegiate career. The team finished 7-3-1; it lost to Oklahoma and tied the Aggies. It defeated the eighth-ranked Georgia Bulldogs in the Orange Bowl 41-28.

The very next year was a struggle for the Longhorns; they finished 6-4 and didn’t qualify for a bowl game. McFadin earned All-Southwest Conference honors and was a consensus All-American selection. Texas again lost to Oklahoma, but defeated the Aggies handedly.

In his final season wearing the burnt orange, McFadin again earned All-SWC and consensus All-American honors. Texas finished 6-0 in the conference and 9-2 overall. The Longhorns lost by one point to Oklahoma and lost 20-14 to Tennessee in the Cotton Bowl. However, McFadin earned co-offensive MVP honors for his play in the bowl game. He also earned MVP honors in the 1951 college all-star game.

McFadin was selected 11th overall in the 1951 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams. He also played for the Denver Broncos and Houston Oilers before retiring from the game. He ended up coaching as an assistant for the Oilers as well. He was selected to five Pro Bowls and was a three-time All-AFL player.

During his time in Austin, McFadin was also a boxing and wrestling champion. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1983. McFadin passed away in 2006 at the age of 77.

Edited July 3, 2023 by LTtxfan

Longboard Horn · July 3, 2023

@LTtxfan beat me to it on posting Bud. Thanks king. I know @Laga4 will appreciate that one.

Longboard Horn · July 3, 2023

Paul Jetton, can't believe it's been 7 years.... RIP

Tylerocks · July 3, 2023

Sawyer Goram-Welch

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LTtxfan · July 3, 2023

4 hours ago, Longboard Horn said:

@LTtxfan beat me to it on posting Bud. Thanks king. I know @Laga4 will appreciate that one.

You had another good pic of Bud if I remember right @Longboard Horn

And you are the "Supreme Leader" of this thread... Thanks!!!

LTtxfan · July 3, 2023

21 minutes ago, Tylerocks said:

Sawyer Goram-Welch

Great find Tylerocks !!! 🤘

Longboard Horn · July 3, 2023

2 minutes ago, LTtxfan said:

You had another good pic of Bud if I remember right @Longboard Horn

cochamps · July 3, 2023

3 hours ago, Longboard Horn said:

Bud was an Iraan Brave, yesterday Bob McKay was a Crane Golden Crane, and 71 was Kermit Yellowjacket Leo Brooks. Man there was some great football in the Permian Basin back then.