This title introduces fans to the history of the Texas Longhorns football program. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, team facts, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Did you know that the Texas Longhorns have had 15 live mascots in more than 100 years? Bevo XV, a live longhorn steer, debuted in 2016. Learn more about this college team’s history, traditions, uniforms, team records, coaches, and legendary players in Texas Longhorns, part of the Inside College Football series.
With three national championships, more than 80 All-American and nearly 800 victories, the University of Texas has a football history and tradition among the richest in the nation. This book offers a look at a small slice of that history and tradition, with updates on the lives of those who made it possible. Among these are: Johnny Treadwell, whose Now we've got 'em where we want 'em challenge became the emblem of the Darrell Royal teams of the early 1960s; former head coach David McWilliams, whose departure from the coaching ranks may have eventually helped to save his life; Duke Carlisle, the star of three crucial showdowns in a national championship season, now enjoying life in the oil business in Mississippi; Julius Whittier, UT's first black football letterman, who finished with two degrees and has been a successful Dallas attorney for 20 years: Ben Tompkins, who played baseball with Satchel Paige, spent 20 years as an NFL game official, and is still practicing law at 75; T Jones enshrined in the Hall of Honor at both UT and Texas Tech; Ben Procter, who held a UT receiving record for 40 years still lives in house he bought from Lyndon Johnson's sister, and is finishing up the ...
How did Earl Campbell prove that he was worthy of the Heisman? How did a Snickers bar help convince Ricky Williams to return to Texas for his senior year? What was Vince Young really thinking just before the 2006 Rose Bowl? In Game of My Life Texas Longhorns, fans will find the answers to these questions and many more as twenty of the greatest players relive the moment that shaped their college football career. Within these pages, Texas fans will finally get the chance to step into the game and onto the grass with their favorite Longhorns legends from past and present. Texas natives Michael Pearle and Bill Frisbie walk readers down memory lane to capture some of the most exciting, poignant, and fulfilling games ever played by the Horns. A must-have for any Horns fan.
Postcard. Texas Longhorns near Corpus Christi.
Firsthand accounts of the legends and lore of Texas football The most outstanding voices of the University of Texas football tradition come together in this decade-by-decade collection of more than 40 stories. Texas fans will relish the intimate stories told by Darrell Royal, Mack Brown, Earl Campbell, Ricky Williams, and other figures they have come to cherish. This collection of interviews with student athletes and coaches captures the true essence of Texas football, making it the perfect book for any Longhorn fan.
The Texas Longhorn made more history than any othr breed of cattle the world has known. Their story is the bedrock on which the history of the cow country of America is founded.
A beautiful coffee table conversation piece! In this short essay, the author entertains and informs offering stories, art, and references to tell the complete story of the venerable Texas Longhorn. He proposes a thesis that the Texas Longhorn cattle are both spirit walkers and mystic storytellers and includes ancient historical references as well as modern science to justify the point. If you want a quality short read to become better informed about the Texas Longhorn and witness some beautiful art and photogrpahs as well, then this essay is a great interlude.
In Game of My Life Texas Longhorns, prominent Texas players of the past and coach Darrell Royal share their fondest experiences and game-day memories of the games they remember the most, largely in their own words, with authors Michael Pearle and Bill Frisbie. Longhorn greats take the reader on a journey back to some of the greatest games in Texas history. How did Earl Campbell prove that he was worthy of the Heisman? How did a Snickers bar help convince Ricky Williams to return to Texas for his senior year? What was Vince Young really thinking just before the 2006 Rose Bowl? In Game of My Life Texas Longhorns, fans will find the answers to these questions and many more as more than twenty of the greatest players relive the moment that shaped their college football career. Within these pages, Texas fans will finally get the chance to step into the game and onto the grass with their favorite Longhorns legends. UT grads Michael Pearle and Bill Frisbie walk readers down memory lane to capture some of the most exciting, poignant, and fulfilling games ever played by the Horns. A must-have for any Horns fan.
Traces the history of Longhorn football, looks at each season and coach, and recalls memorable players
On December 6, 1969, the Texas Longhorns and the Arkansas Razorbacks met in the game of the century. Both teams were undefeated; both featured devastating offenses; and both were coached by superior tacticians. One of the landmark college sporting events of all time.
Discover the ultimate fan experience with the "Texas Longhorns Football Fun Facts" book - an exciting journey through the rich history and legendary moments of this iconic College football team. Packed with over 1000 detailed fun facts, this family-friendly book is designed to challenge and entertain fans of all ages while deepening their knowledge of the Texas Longhorns Football. Immerse yourself in the heart-pounding action, unforgettable plays, and standout players that have defined their legacy. From thrilling rivalries and historic divisional matchups to legendary offensive star players and iconic stadium facts, each question provides a captivating glimpse into the team's remarkable journey. Unearth captivating insights into the team origins, relive iconic victories, and celebrate the achievements of players who have graced the field for this epic franchise. With a careful balance of challenging facts and accessible content, readers will learn fascinating facts, engage in spirited discussions, and proudly display their Texas Longhorns Football expertise. Whether you're a lifelong fan looking to increase your knowledge or a newcomer eager to learn about their storied past, the ...
Presented in a unique reversible-book format, this is the ultimate Texas Longhorns fan guide to the passionate and historic rivalry with the Oklahoma Sooners. Full of interesting trivia, hilarious history, and inside scoops, the book relates the fantastic stories of legendary Longhorn coaches and star players, as well as the numerous villains and their even worse fans who have represented the Sooners over the years. Like two books in one, this completely biased account of the rivalry shows there really is no fine line between love and hate; rather, it's as wide as the Red River itself. This is the defining book on the Texas-Oklahoma rivalry and is a must-read for every true Longhorns fan.
Describes the history of longhorn cattle in the New World from their arrival from Spain in 1493 to their eventual home on the range lands of Texas and other parts of the United States.
Here is offered the meanings of terms used by announcers and commentators on the Longhorns football games. Terms such as 'Bootleg' and 'Buttonhook' suddenly become known. The author breaks down all the terms that a proud Texas Longhorn fan needs to know in a fun and non-condescending manner.
This book has 210 trivia questions along with cool facts about Texas football. The book is set up in game format along with score sheets and rules of play. Score sheets are set up so individuals or teams can play. Many of the answers are in-depth and informative. Great gift idea for any Longhorns football fan.
The indispensable guide that all Texas fans must have, this guide features never-before-published stories about some of the greats of Longhorn football.
If you love Football, then you will enjoy reading about the history of the Texas Longhorns. Inside you will read about every season in Longhorns history. Since 1893 the Longhorns have been a fixture in the state of Texas and the Southwestern part of the USA in Football lore and one of the most successful teams in College Football history. Relive some of the great seasons, games, and moments in Texas Longhorns history.
Raucous, raw, and reliably remarkable, the century–old football riavlry between the state universities of Texas and Oklahoma stands as testimony that hate–based relationships are the most enduring. Texas and Oklahoma have been top–level programs for a long time, but in the last few years the rivalry has garnered ever more national attention. Mike Shropshire, an observer of this football war for more than 40 years, chronicles the long and colorful history of this fierce rivalry that has endured for more than a century. The teams have been playing at the Texas State fair since 1929–just a three–hour drive from each campus. This is the only football game in the country that is louder than a NASCAR race, because there's no place in the country that's more football–mad than Texas. Animosity runs deep in this relationship–but beyond the emotional urgency that the Texas–OU followers expend on this event, this is a union of like–minded spirits. They were brought up amid the simple mantra of the Red State road to success: "Get up early. Work hard. Find oil." Football would naturally become the spectator sports of preference in these parts. RUNNIN' WITH THE BIG DOGS is an...
Back to the start and behind the scenes on the Longhorns recruiting trail The University of Texas boasts one of the nation's most storied football programs, and the recruiting acumen of coaches like Darrell Royal and Mack Brown plays a major role in that. The Road to Texas is a wild ride into the competitive world of college football recruiting, revealing how Texas's greatest players found their way to Austin. Mike Roach takes fans back to the start and behind the scenes, showing that the path to becoming a Longhorn is not always a straight and narrow one.
The story of the Texas Longhorn with wit and folk wisdom in the tradition of cattle drover, Lester Galbreath offers his ruminations on the breed, gained from his vantage point as longtime park ranger who wrangles the Longhorn herd headquartered a Fort Griffin State Park.
A celebration of Texas Longhorn football provides dozens of full-color illustrations, on-the-field action photographs, and descriptions that capture the great games, players, coaches, and teams of the University of Texas, including the achievements of Heisman Trophy winners Earl Campbell and Ricky Williams.
Texas Longhorns Trivia Quiz Book is the latest title to test your knowledge in the Trivia Quiz Book series. All of our trivia quiz books were written to keep you entertained while challenging you to some tough trivia questions on Texas Longhorns.The paperback edition makes a great gift for anyone who is a fan of Texas Longhorns . Our unique Texas Longhorns Trivia Quiz Book will give you a variety of questions on Texas Longhorns . Each of our trivia quiz books is loaded with questions to test your knowledge.It's fun to challenge friends and family to see who can get the higher score. Now you can try for that perfect score!
A Texas sports legend, Dave Campbell started his annual fall football preview magazine, Dave Campbell’s Texas Football, in 1960. Widely referred to as “the bible” by coaches, fans, and sportswriters, the magazine’s July arrival in supermarkets, convenience stores, and sporting goods suppliers across Texas is a yearly event eagerly awaited by thousands of high school and college football players and their families, friends, and fans. In Dave Campbell’s Favorite Texas College Football Stories, Campbell has gathered columns and articles about those college contests he considers the all-time greatest over the course of his career, from 1953 and continuing through 2016. Accounts of storied players, classic rivalries, revered coaches, and unforgettable games are illustrated with historic photographs of athletes, teams, and on-the-field action. Readers will relish this guided tour of Texas collegiate football history, presented by a writer who is a walking trove of Lone Star sports lore. Dave Campbell’s Favorite Texas College Football Stories, which also features full-color reproductions of more than five decades of magazine covers, is sure to become a collector’s item for...
The University of Texas football team rang in 2005 with an amazing 38-37 victory over Michigan in the Rose Bowl. One year later, the Longhorns returned to Pasadena to play for the national championship and halt USC's bid to win three straight titles. From Mack Brown and Vince Young to an unforgettable year in 2005, here is the story of a team and season the Lone Star state will remember forever.
Elizabeth Lizzie Johnson was an unconventional woman for her day. She earned the status of Cattle Queen for her groundbreaking feats, including riding her own herd of Texas longhorns up the Chisolm Trail.
The story of Emil Henry Marks and the LH7 Ranch he founded records not only the history of a unique family but also tells something of the cattle business on the coastal prairies of Texas when ranching was the principal industry of the region, before Houston became a major metropolitan center and industry became king. It also chronicles the beginning of the Salt Grass Trail, one of Houston's most enduring traditions. Marks registered the LH7 brand in Harris County in 1898 and started the ranch with 63 acres of grass west of Houston and a few Longhorn cattle. By the early 1930s the LH7 was running 6,670 head on 36,000 acres. The city's shadow loomed over the LH7 in the 1940s and 1950s, and eventually a big bite of the ranch was condemned to protect booming Houston from flooding along Buffalo Bayou. At age seventy, Marks made the first Salt Grass Trail ride in January, 1952, which is reenacted each February to kick off the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
With the popularity of Texas football across the country at its height, this account details the roots of the Longhorns' glory, their modern-day triumphs, and everything in between for the legions of Texas fans everywhere. The book goes back in time to the early years of Texas football and traces its footsteps to becoming a powerhouse on the college football scene, recounting the greatest moments in the team's lore and covering the intense rivalries with Oklahoma and Texas A&M.
Examines the fall of the Texas Longhorns, describing the team's losing seasons and other incidents that ultimately forced coach David McWilliams to resign
This documented account of pioneering in Texas and New Mexico during their formative years focuses on one family, but parallels the lives of many who migrated to the untamed Southwest at this time in our history. The Irvin's story spans more than a century, divided between their adventures in west-central Texas, and the southwestern and northwestern corners of New Mexico. From the 1840's to the 1950's, four generations of Irvins tried their hand at cattle ranching, silver mining, land speculation, and drilling for oil. Through good times and bad, they persevered, just one family of many that helped settle these two great states. Their story unfolds while investigating family trees, civil records, letters, photographs and old newspapers. Gaps and numerous inconsistencies were discovered. Finding answers required personal visits to small, sometimes deserted. Brief accounts of the geography and the history of those times and places are included, providing essential context. The first generation of Irvins left their farm and began rounding up and raising longhorn cattle amidst Comanche raids and the Civil War. The next generation was lured briefly to southwestern New Mexico by the...
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When it comes to sports, Texas more than earns its bragging rights. The Lone Star State has produced championship teams and legendary athletes not only in football, baseball, and basketball, but in dozens of other sports as well. Texas Sports celebrates more than a century of achievements in a day-by-day record of the people and events—both unforgettable and little-known—that have made Texas a powerhouse in the world of sports. Chad S. Conine packs a wealth of sports facts and stories into 366 days. He ranges from firsts such as UT’s first football game (an 1893 win against Dallas University Football Club) to peak moments such as Earl Campbell running through defenders, Nolan Ryan throwing heat past baffled batters, and Babe Didrickson Zaharias winning the Western Open golf championship for the fourth time. Conine covers more than twenty-five sports and all levels from high school to professional, reminding us that if Texas had never seen a pigskin or a backboard, its sports legacy would still be secure. With a winning combination of victories and heartbreaks, men’s and women’s sports, and all regions of the state, Texas Sports is a must-read for all sports fans and...
Everybody knows that Texans take their sports seriously. Whether it's a high school football clash on Friday night, a college baseball game on Saturday afternoon, or a pro basketball matchup on Sunday morning, sports is serious business in the Lone Star State. How serious? Ask Don Meredith to comment on former Dallas Cowboys Coach Tom Landry: "He's a perfectionist. If he was married to Racquel Welch, he'd expect her to cook." Or talk to golf pro Lee Trevino about the tour: "You can make a lot of money in this game. Just ask my ex-wives. Both of them are so rich that neither of their husbands work." And if you're still not convinced, read what former Texas Rangers manager Whitey Herzog had to say in 1973: "We need just two players to be a contender. Just Babe Ruth and Sandy Koufax." These quotes and hundreds more are included in this collection of classic Texas sports quotes. More than ten years in the making, ". . . 'Til the Fat Lady Sings" features approximately four hundred quotes from more than a hundred different sources. Coaches, sports writers, athletes, broadcasters, fans, politicians, actors, and team owners all speak out with wit and wisdom about the games and the names...