Abe Lemons

basketball, coach, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

A.E. Lemons

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

November 21, 1922

Death Date:

September 2, 2002

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Scorpio ♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22

Birth Place:

Ryan, Oklahoma, USA

Brief Facts:

Given initials-only name of "A.E.". Center /forward, college teams Hardin College, Oklahoma City. Coach, teams Oklahoma City University, Pan American University, University of Texas. Longhorn Men's Hall of Honor 1994. Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame 1990. Oklahoma Hall of Fame 1999. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013. Texas Sports Hall of Fame.

Albert Curtis

football, basketball, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Albert Curtis

Also Known As:

Albert "Abb" Curtis

Nickname(s):

Abb

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

September 5, 1902

Death Date:

July 16, 1981

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Virgo ♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23

Birth Place:

Ada, Oklahoma, USA

Brief Facts:

Defensive end. Team University of Texas. Also basketball guard. Longhorn Men's Hall of Honor 1923. Longhorn Men's Hall of Honor 1924. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013. Texas Sports Hall of Fame.

Andre Ware

football, sports analyst, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Andre Ware

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

July 31, 1968

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Leo ♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21

Birth Place:

Galveston, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Heisman Trophy 1989, team University of Houston, as quarterback. The first African-American quarterback to win the award. Teams Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Raiders, Jacksonville Jaguars, Ottawa Rough Riders, BC Lions, Toronto Argonauts, Berlin Thunder. College Football Hall of Fame 2004. Texas Sports Hall of Fame 2012. Davey O'Brien Award 1989. University of Houston Cougars Hall of Honor 2000. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

Ben Crenshaw

golf, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Ben Daniel Crenshaw

Nickname(s):

Gentle Ben

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

January 11, 1952

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Capricorn ♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20

Birth Place:

Austin, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Won 19 events on the PGA Tour, including two major championships. World Golf Hall of Fame 2002. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Longhorn Men's Hall of Honor 1984. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

Bibb Falk

baseball, manager, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Bibb August Falk

Nickname(s):

Jockey

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

January 27, 1899

Death Date:

June 8, 1989

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Aquarius ♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19

Birth Place:

Austin, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Left field. Teams Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians. Longhorn Men's Hall of Honor 1962. National College Baseball Hall of Fame 2007. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013. ABCA Hall of Fame 1968.

Bill Bradley (football)

football, coach, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

William Calvin Bradley

Nickname(s):

Super Bill

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

January 24, 1947

Age today:

72, 30 days after his birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Aquarius ♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19

Birth Place:

Palestine, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Safety, kick returner, punter. Teams University of Texas, Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings, St. Louis Cardinals. Eagles Hall of Fame 1993. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013. Texas High School Football Hall of Fame 1985. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Longhorn Men's Hall of Honor 1988.

Bill Wallace

football, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Bill Wallace

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

July 21, 1912

Death Date:

May 17, 1993

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Cancer ♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22

Birth Place:

El Campo, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Halfback. Team Rice University. 1936 NFL draft round 4 to team Philadelphia Eagles. College Football Hall of Fame 1978. Rice Athletics Hall of Fame 1970. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013. Texas High School Football Hall of Fame 1985. Texas Sports Hall of Fame.

Bill Yeoman

football, coach, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Bill Yeoman

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

December 26, 1927

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Capricorn ♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20

Birth Place:

Elnora, Indiana, USA

Brief Facts:

Center. Team United States Military Academy ("Army"). Coach, teams Michigan State University, University of Houston. College Football Hall of Fame 2001. Federation of Christian Athletes Hall of Champions 2011. Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame 2001. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. University of Houston Cougars Hall of Honor 1998. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

Billy Ray Smith Jr.

football, radio, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Billy Ray Smith Jr.

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

August 10, 1961

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Leo ♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21

Birth Place:

Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA

Brief Facts:

Linebacker. Teams University of Arkansas, San Diego Chargers. Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame 1995. College Football Hall of Fame 2000. Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy 1982. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2015. Texas High School Football Hall of Fame 1989. University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor 1997.

Bob Lilly

football, photographer, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Robert Lewis Lilly

Nickname(s):

Mr. Cowboy

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

July 26, 1939

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Leo ♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21

Birth Place:

Olney, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Defensive tackle. Teams Texas Christian University, Dallas Cowboys. College Football Hall of Fame 1981. Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor 1975. Federation of Christian Athletes Hall of Champions 2009. Pro Football Hall of Fame 1980. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. East-West Shrine Game Hall of Fame 2006. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

Bobby Dillon

football, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Bobby Dan Dillon

Nickname(s):

The Hawk

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

February 23, 1930

Age today:

89, his birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Pisces ♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20

Birth Place:

Temple, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Defensive back. Blind in one eye. Teams University of Texas, Green Bay Packers. Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame 1974. Texas High School Football Hall of Fame 2001. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Longhorn Men's Hall of Honor 1972. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

Bobby Joe Conrad

football, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Robert Joseph Conrad

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

November 17, 1935

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Scorpio ♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22

Birth Place:

Clifton, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Wide receiver. Teams Texas A&M University, Chicago Cardinals, St. Louis Cardinals, Dallas Cowboys. Texas A&M Athletic Hall of Fame 1976. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013. Texas High School Football Hall of Fame 2006. Texas Sports Hall of Fame.

Bobby Layne

football, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Robert Lawrence Layne

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

December 19, 1926

Death Date:

December 1, 1986

Age at Death:

59, 18 days before his 60^th birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Sagittarius ♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22

Birth Place:

Santa Anna, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Quarterback, Teams University of Texas, Chicago Bears, New York Bulldogs, Detroit Lions, Pittsburgh Steelers. Longhorn Men's Hall of Honor 1963. Texas High School Football Hall of Fame 1973. College Football Hall of Fame 1968. Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame 1998. Michigan Sports Hall of Fame 1966. Pro Football Hall of Fame 1967. Texas Sports Hall of Fame 1960. Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Honor 2017. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

Bud McFadin

football, coach, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Lewis Pate McFadin

Also Known As:

Lewis "Bud" McFadin

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

August 21, 1928

Death Date:

February 13, 2006

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Leo ♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21

Birth Place:

Rankin, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Tackle and linebacker on defense, as well as tackle and guard on offense. Teams University of Texas, Los Angeles Rams, Denver Broncos, Houston Oilers. College Football Hall of Fame 1983. Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy 1950. Longhorn Men's Hall of Honor 1973. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

Burt Hooton

baseball, coach, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Burt Carlton Hooton

Nickname(s):

Happy

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

February 7, 1950

Age today:

69, 16 days after his birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Aquarius ♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19

Birth Place:

Greenville, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Pitcher. Teams University of Texas, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, Texas Rangers. Longhorn Men's Hall of Honor 1981. National College Baseball Hall of Fame 2008. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Hollywood Walk of Fame: A star at 6807 Hollywood Boulevard for involvement with team Los Angeles Dodgers; ceremony: 20 June 2008.
A star at 6807 Hollywood Boulevard for involvement with team Los Angeles Dodgers; ceremony: 20 June 2008.

Carl Lewis

track, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Frederick Carlton Lewis

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

July 1, 1961

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Cancer ♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22

Birth Place:

Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Relationships:

older brother of

Carol Lewis

Older than Carol Lewis by 2 years.

Details - all relationships

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Brief Facts:

Specializing in sprint and long jump. Won 10 Olympic medals including 9 Olympic Gold Medal wins. 10 World Championships medals, 8 of which were gold. New Jersey Hall of Fame 2010. United States Olympic Hall of Fame. Alabama Sports Hall of Fame 1999. Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame 2005. New Jersey Sports Hall of Fame 2001. National Track and Field Hall of Fame 2001. Jesse Owens Award 1982. Jesse Owens Award 1991. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Mt. SAC Relays Hall of Fame 1984. Texas Track and Field Coaches Hall of Fame 2016. University of Houston Cougars Hall of Honor 1998. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013. James E. Sullivan Award 1981.

Carol Lewis

track, sports analyst, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Carol LeGrant Lewis

Gender:

Female

Birth Date:

August 8, 1963

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Leo ♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21

Birth Place:

Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Relationships:

younger sister of

Carl Lewis

Younger than Carl Lewis by 2 years.

Details - all relationships

List - people connecting

Brief Facts:

Long jump specialist. Best long jump was 7.04 meters in 1985. Mt. SAC Relays Hall of Fame 1998. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2015. University of Houston Cougars Hall of Honor 2002.

Charles Aldrich

football, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Charles Collins Aldrich

Also Known As:

Charles "Ki" Aldrich

Nickname(s):

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

June 1, 1916

Death Date:

March 12, 1983

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Gemini ♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21

Birth Place:

Rogers, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Center, linebacker. Teams Texas Christian University, Chicago Cardinals, Washington Redskins. College Football Hall of Fame 1960. Texas High School Football Hall of Fame 1983. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

Charlie Krueger

football, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Charles Andrew Krueger

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

January 28, 1937

Age today:

82, 26 days after his birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Aquarius ♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19

Birth Place:

Caldwell, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Defensive tackle. Teams Texas A&M University, San Francisco 49ers. 49ers Hall of Fame 2009. College Football Hall of Fame 1983. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013. Texas A&M Athletic Hall of Fame 1972.

Cliff Gustafson

baseball, coach, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Cliff Gustafson

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

February 12, 1931

Age today:

88, 11 days after his birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Aquarius ♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19

Birth Place:

Kenedy, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Coach, baseball team University of Texas. ABCA Hall of Fame 1992. Longhorn Men's Hall of Honor 1983. National College Baseball Hall of Fame 2006. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013. Texas Sports Hall of Fame.

Clyde Drexler

basketball, coach, actor, dancer, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Clyde Austin Drexler

Nickname(s):

The Glide

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

June 22, 1962

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Cancer ♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22

Birth Place:

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Brief Facts:

Shooting guard / small forward. Teams University of Houston, Portland Trail Blazers, Houston Rockets, Dream Team. Coach, team University of Houston. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame 2004. National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame 2006. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. University of Houston Cougars Hall of Honor 1998. Olympic Gold Medal 1992.

Clyde Littlefield

coach, track, football, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Clyde Littlefield

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

October 6, 1892

Death Date:

May 20, 1981

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Libra ♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23

Birth Place:

Oil City, Pennsylvania, USA

Brief Facts:

Track and field coach, later football coach, team University of Texas. National Track and Field Hall of Fame 1981. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Texas Track and Field Coaches Hall of Fame 2016. Longhorn Men's Hall of Honor 1961. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

Dana X. Bible

football, coach, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Dana Xenophon Bible

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

October 8, 1891

Death Date:

January 19, 1980

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Libra ♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23

Birth Place:

Jefferson City, Tennessee, USA

Brief Facts:

Coach, teams Mississippi College, Louisiana State University, Texas A&M University, University of Nebraska, University of Texas. Athletic director. Amos Alonzo Stagg Award 1954. College Football Hall of Fame 1951. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Longhorn Men's Hall of Honor 1960. Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame 1966. Nebraska Football Hall of Fame 1971. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013. Texas A&M Athletic Hall of Fame 1966.

Darrell Royal

football, coach, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Darrell K Royal

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

July 6, 1924

Death Date:

November 7, 2012

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Cancer ♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22

Birth Place:

Hollis, Oklahoma, USA

Brief Facts:

Middle name is "K" rather than an initial. Head coach for teams Mississippi State University, University of Washington, University of Texas, Edmonton Eskimos. College Football Hall of Fame 1983. Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame 1992. Orange Bowl Hall of Fame 1984. Austin City Limits Hall of Fame 2014. Oklahoma Hall of Fame 2000. Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame 1998. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Reds Bagnell Award 2005. Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award 1961. Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award 1963. Amos Alonzo Stagg Award 2010. Longhorn Men's Hall of Honor 1976. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

Dave Parks

football, inventor, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

David Wayne Parks

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

December 25, 1941 (Christmas Day)

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Capricorn ♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20

Birth Place:

Muenster, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Wide receiver/end. Teams Texas Technological College, San Francisco 49ers, New Orleans Saints, Houston Oilers, Southern California Sun. College Football Hall of Fame 2008. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Texas Tech Football Ring of Honor 2012. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

Davey O'Brien

football, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Robert David O'Brien

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

June 22, 1917

Death Date:

November 18, 1977

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Cancer ♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22

Birth Place:

Dallas, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Heisman Trophy 1938, team Texas Christian University, as quarterback. Team Philadelphia Eagles. College Football Hall of Fame 1955. Texas Sports Hall of Fame 1966. Woodrow Wilson High School Hall of Fame 1969. Maxwell Award 1938. Texas High School Football Hall of Fame 1993. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

Dean Smith

basketball, coach, activist, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Dean Edwards Smith

Also Known As:

Dean E. Smith

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

February 28, 1931

Age today:

87, 5 days before his 88^th birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Pisces ♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20

Birth Place:

Emporia, Kansas, USA

Brief Facts:

Basketball head coach, team University of North Carolina Tarheels. Recruited the university's first African-American scholarship basketball player. Pushed for equal treatment for African Americans by local businesses. Supporter of Democratic party causes. Kansas Sports Hall of Fame 1996. Presidential Medal of Freedom 2013. Dick Enberg Award 1999. FIBA Hall of Fame 2007. National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame 2006. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame 1983. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Henry Iba Award 1979. Arthur Ashe Courage Award 1998. Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year 1997. Texas Track and Field Coaches Hall of Fame 2015. Longhorn Men's Hall of Honor 1980. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013. John R Wooden Legends of Coaching Award 1999.

Doak Walker

football, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Ewell Doak Walker Jr.

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

January 1, 1927

Death Date:

September 27, 1998

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Capricorn ♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20

Birth Place:

Dallas, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Heisman Trophy 1948, team Southern Methodist University, as halfback. Team Detroit Lions. College Football Hall of Fame 1959. Pro Football Hall of Fame 1986. Michigan Sports Hall of Fame 1967. Senior Bowl Hall of Fame 1997. Maxwell Award 1947. Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame 1998. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Texas High School Football Hall of Fame 1973. American Football Kicking Hall of Fame 2011. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

Don Meredith

football, sports analyst, actor, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Joseph Don Meredith

Nickname(s):

Dandy Don

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

April 10, 1938

Death Date:

December 5, 2010

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Aries ♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20

Birth Place:

Mount Vernon, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Quarterback for team Dallas Cowboys, threw for 17,199 yards and 111 touchdowns. TV program Monday Night Football. Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor 1976. College Football Hall of Fame 1982. Bert Bell Award 1966. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

Don Trull

football, coach, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Donald Dean Trull

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

October 20, 1941

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Libra ♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23

Birth Place:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA

Brief Facts:

Quarterback. Teams Baylor University, Houston Oilers, Boston Patriots, Edmonton Eskimos, Houston Texans, Shreveport Steamer. College Football Hall of Fame 2013. Sammy Baugh Trophy 1962. Sammy Baugh Trophy 1963. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2014.

Donny Anderson

football, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Gary Don Anderson

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

May 16, 1943

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Taurus ♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21

Birth Place:

Borger, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Halfback, punter. Teams Texas Tech University, Green Bay Packers, St. Louis Cardinals. College Football Hall of Fame 1989. Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame 1983. TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Hall of Fame 2003. Texas High School Football Hall of Fame 2001. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Texas Tech Football Ring of Honor 2012. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

Doug English

football, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Lowell Douglas English

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

August 25, 1953

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Virgo ♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23

Birth Place:

Dallas, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Defensive tackle. Height 6' 5". Teams University of Texas, Detroit Lions. College Football Hall of Fame 2011. Longhorn Men's Hall of Honor 1986. Texas High School Football Hall of Fame 1997. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2014.

E.J. Holub

football, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Emil Joseph Holub

Also Known As:

E. J. Holub

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

January 5, 1938

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Capricorn ♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20

Birth Place:

Schulenburg, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Center and linebacker. Teams Texas Tech University, Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs. Chiefs Hall of Fame 1976. College Football Hall of Fame 1986. Texas High School Football Hall of Fame 1987. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Texas Tech Football Ring of Honor 2012. East-West Shrine Game Hall of Fame 2008. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

Earl Campbell

football, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Earl Christian Campbell

Nickname(s):

The Tyler Rose

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

March 29, 1955

Age today:

63, 34 days before his 64^th birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Aries ♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20

Birth Place:

Tyler, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Heisman Trophy 1977, team University of Texas, as running back. Teams Houston Oilers, New Orleans Saints. College Football Hall of Fame 1990. Pro Football Hall of Fame 1991. Bert Bell Award 1979. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Chic Harley Award 1977. Texas High School Football Hall of Fame 1983. Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award 1978. Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award 1979. Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award 1980. Titans/Oilers Hall of Fame 1999. Longhorn Men's Hall of Honor 1988. National High School Hall of Fame 1994. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

Eddie Sutton

basketball, coach, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Edward Eugene Sutton

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

March 12, 1936

Age today:

82, 17 days before his 83^rd birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Pisces ♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20

Birth Place:

Bucklin, Kansas, USA

Brief Facts:

Head coach for 36 years, various colleges, a win-loss of 806-326. Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame 1983. Kansas Sports Hall of Fame 2009. National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame 2011. North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame 1999. Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame. Henry Iba Award 1977. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2014. University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor 1995.

Elvin Hayes

basketball, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Elvin Ernest Hayes

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

November 17, 1945

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Scorpio ♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22

Birth Place:

Rayville, Louisiana, USA

Brief Facts:

Hright 6' 9". Power forward / Center. Teams San Diego / Houston Rocket, Baltimore / Capital / Washington Bullets, Houston Rockets. Breitbard Hall of Fame 2003. Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame 1988. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame 1990. National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame 2006. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame. University of Houston Cougars Hall of Honor 1974. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

Eric Dickerson

football, sports analyst, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Eric Demetric Dickerson

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

September 2, 1960

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Virgo ♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23

Birth Place:

Sealy, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Running back. Teams Southern Methodist University, Los Angeles Rams, Indianapolis Colts, Los Angeles Raiders, Atlanta Falcons. Indianapolis Colts Ring of Honor 2013. California Sports Hall of Fame 2007. Pro Football Hall of Fame 1999. St. Louis Rams Ring of Fame. Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame 2016. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award 1986. NFL Player of the Year 1983. NFL Player of the Year 1984. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

Forrest Gregg

football, coach, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Alvis Forrest Gregg

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

October 18, 1933

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Libra ♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23

Birth Place:

Birthright, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Offensive tackle. Teams Southern Methodist University, Green Bay Packers, Dallas Cowboys. As coach, teams San Diego Chargers, Cleveland Browns, Toronto Argonauts, Cincinnati Bengals, Green Bay Packers, Southern Methodist University, Shreveport Pirates. Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame 1977. Paul Brown Trophy 1982. Pro Football Hall of Fame 1977. Texas High School Football Hall of Fame 1991. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. East-West Shrine Game Hall of Fame 2008. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

Frank Broyles

football, coach, sports analyst, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

John Franklin Broyles

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

December 26, 1924

Death Date:

August 14, 2017

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Capricorn ♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20

Birth Place:

Decatur, Georgia, USA

Brief Facts:

Quarterback, then coach. Team University of Arkansas. Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame 1967. College Football Hall of Fame 1983. TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Hall of Fame 1995. Georgia Sports Hall of Fame 1971. Orange Bowl Hall of Fame 1991. Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame 1999. Georgia Tech Athletics Hall of Fame 1960. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013. Walter Camp Distinguished American Award 2007. University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor 1988.

Fred Couples

golf, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Frederick Steven Couples

Nickname(s):

Boom Boom

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

October 3, 1959

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Libra ♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23

Birth Place:

Seattle, Washington, USA

Brief Facts:

Won 64 professional tournaments, including the 1992 Masters. National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. University of Houston Cougars Hall of Honor 2000. World Golf Hall of Fame 2013. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

Fred Wolcott

track, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Fred Wolcott

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

November 28, 1915

Death Date:

January 26, 1972

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Sagittarius ♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22

Birth Place:

Snyder, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Hurdles, world records in early 1040s. National Track and Field Hall of Fame 2005. Rice Athletics Hall of Fame 1970. Texas Sports Hall of Fame 1958. Texas Track and Field Coaches Hall of Fame 2016. Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame. Snyder Athletic Hall of Fame 2005. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

Gene Stallings

football, coach, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Eugene Clifton Stallings Jr.

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

March 2, 1935

Age today:

83, 7 days before his 84^th birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Pisces ♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20

Birth Place:

Paris, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

College team Texas A&M University. Coach for teams Texas A&M University, Dallas Cowboys, St. Louis/Phoenix Cardinals, University of Alabama. Alabama Sports Hall of Fame 1995. College Football Hall of Fame 2010. TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Hall of Fame 1997. Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame 2005. Paul "Bear" Bryant Award 1992. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award 1992. George Munger Award 1992. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013. Walter Camp Coach of the Year Award 1992. Texas A&M Athletic Hall of Fame 1982.

Grant Teaff

football, coach, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Grant Garland Teaff

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

November 12, 1933

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Scorpio ♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22

Birth Place:

Hermleigh, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Linebacker in college. Coach, teams McMurry University, Angelo State University, Baylor University. Amos Alonzo Stagg Award 2006. College Football Hall of Fame 2001. Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award 1974. Federation of Christian Athletes Hall of Champions 1998. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

Guy Lewis

basketball, coach, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Guy Vernon Lewis II

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

March 19, 1922

Death Date:

November 26, 2015

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Pisces ♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20

Birth Place:

Arp, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Center, forward, the coach, team University of Houston. Henry Iba Award 1968. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame 2013. National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame 2007. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. University of Houston Cougars Hall of Honor 1971. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

Hakeem Olajuwon

basketball, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Akeem Olajuwon

Also Known As:

Hakeem Abdul Olajuwon

Nickname(s):

The Dream

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

January 21, 1963

Age today:

56, 33 days after his birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Aquarius ♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19

Birth Place:

Lagos, Nigeria

Brief Facts:

Center. Teams University of Houston, Houston Rockets, Toronto Raptors. Became a US citizen April 1993. Olympic Gold Medal 1996. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame 2008. NBA Most Valuable Player Award 1994. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. FIBA Hall of Fame 2016. University of Houston Cougars Hall of Honor 1998. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

Harrison Stafford

football, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Albert Harrison Stafford

Nickname(s):

Harry

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

June 18, 1912

Death Date:

November 23, 2004

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Gemini ♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21

Birth Place:

Wharton, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Halfback. Teams University of Texas, New York Giants. College Football Hall of Fame 1975. Longhorn Men's Hall of Honor 1959. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013. Texas High School Football Hall of Fame 1987. Texas Sports Hall of Fame.

Hayden Fry

football, coach, educator, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

John Hayden Fry

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

February 28, 1929

Age today:

89, 5 days before his 90^th birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Pisces ♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20

Birth Place:

Eastland, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Team Baylor University as a quarterback. Head coach for teams Southern Methodist University, North Texas State University, University of Iowa. Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Hall of Fame 2004. College Football Hall of Fame 2003. Holiday Bowl Hall of Fame. Rose Bowl Hall of Fame 2010. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Texas High School Football Hall of Fame 1997. Amos Alonzo Stagg Award 2005. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

Jack Pardee

football, coach, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

John Perry Pardee

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

April 19, 1936

Death Date:

April 1, 2013

Age at Death:

76, 18 days before his 77^th birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Aries ♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20

Birth Place:

Exira, Iowa, USA

Brief Facts:

Linebacker and fullback. Teams Texas A&M University, Los Angeles Rams, Washington Redskins. Coach for multiple leagues, teams Florida Blazers, Chicago Bears, Washington Redskins, San Diego Chargers, Houston Gamblers, University of Houston, Houston Oilers, Birmingham Barracudas. College Football Hall of Fame 1986. Senior Bowl Hall of Fame 1990. Texas High School Football Hall of Fame 1988. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. NFL Player of the Year 1971. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013. Texas A&M Athletic Hall of Fame 1969.

James Street

football, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

James Lowell Street

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

August 2, 1948

Death Date:

September 30, 2013

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Leo ♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21

Birth Place:

Longview, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Quarterback. Team University of Texas. Also pitcher on baseball team, pitched a no-hitter. Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame 1999. Texas High School Football Hall of Fame 1999. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Longhorn Men's Hall of Honor 1982. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

James Williams

football, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

James Williams

Nickname(s):

Froggy
Froggie

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

March 18, 1928

Death Date:

June 23, 2015

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Pisces ♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20

Birth Place:

Waco, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Left end and kicker. Team Rice University. College Football Hall of Fame 1965. Texas High School Football Hall of Fame 1971. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Rice Athletics Hall of Fame 1970. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

Jerry Jones

football, business, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Jerral Wayne Jones

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

October 13, 1942

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Libra ♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23

Birth Place:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Brief Facts:

Offensive lineman, team University of Arkansas. Business in restaurants and oil. Bought in 1989 team Dallas Cowboys. Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame 1999. Missouri Walk of Fame 2011. Pro Football Hall of Fame 2017. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2006. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Missouri Sports Hall of Fame 1998. University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor 2004.

Jess Neely

football, coach, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Jess Claiborne Neely

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

January 4, 1898

Death Date:

April 9, 1983

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Capricorn ♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20

Birth Place:

Smyrna, Tennessee, USA

Brief Facts:

Head football coach at teams Southwestern University, Clemson University, Rice University. Also head baseball coach at the University of Alabama, Clemson University and Rice University. Amos Alonzo Stagg Award 1967. College Football Hall of Fame 1971. Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame 2001. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame 1966. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

Jim Swink

football, doctor, military, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

James E. Swink

Nickname(s):

The Rusk Rambler

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

March 14, 1936

Death Date:

December 3, 2014

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Pisces ♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20

Birth Place:

Sacul, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Later a surgeon. Halfback. Teams Texas Christian University, Dallas Texans. Academic All-America Hall of Fame 1989. College Football Hall of Fame 1980. Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame 2000. Texas High School Football Hall of Fame 1989. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

Jimmy Johnson (coach)

football, coach, sports analyst, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

James William Johnson

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

July 16, 1943

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Cancer ♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22

Birth Place:

Port Arthur, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Head coach teams Oklahoma State University, University of Miami, Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins. Analyst for TV show Fox NFL Sunday. College Football Hall of Fame 2012 as a coach. Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame 1998. Florida Sports Hall of Fame 1998. Orange Bowl Hall of Fame 2000. Texas Sports Hall of Fame 2000 1996. University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame 1996. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013. University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor 1999. Walter Camp Coach of the Year Award 1986.

Jody Conradt

basketball, coach, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Addie Jo Conradt

Gender:

Female

Birth Date:

May 13, 1941

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Taurus ♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21

Birth Place:

Goldthwaite, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Also volleyball. College team Baylor University. Coach, teams Sam Houston State University, University of Texas at Arlington, University of Texas. International Women's Sports Hall of Fame 1995. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame 1998. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Women's Basketball Hall of Fame 1999.

John David Crow

football, coach, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

John David Crow

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

July 8, 1935

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Cancer ♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22

Birth Place:

Marion, Louisiana, USA

Brief Facts:

Heisman Trophy 1957, team Texas A&M University, as halfback. Teams Chicago Cardinals, St. Louis Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers. College Football Hall of Fame 1976. TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Hall of Fame 2001. Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame 1976. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Chic Harley Award 1957. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013. Texas A&M Athletic Hall of Fame 1968.

John Kimbrough

football, coach, politician, actor, western, aviator, military, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

John Kimbrough

Nickname(s):

Haskell Hurricane
Jarrin' John

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

June 14, 1918

Death Date:

May 8, 2006

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Gemini ♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21

Birth Place:

Haskell, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Fullback / quarterback. Teams Texas A&M University, New York Americans, Los Angeles Dons. Head coach, teams Baylor University, West Texas A&M University. Member of the Texas Legislature as a Democrat. Fighter pilot in the Pacific during World War II. Movies Sundown Jim, The Lone Star Ranger. College Football Hall of Fame 1954. Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame 2000. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013. Texas High School Football Hall of Fame 2001. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Texas A&M Athletic Hall of Fame 1964.

Ken Hatfield

football, coach, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Ken Hatfield

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

June 6, 1943

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Gemini ♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21

Birth Place:

Helena, Arkansas, USA

Brief Facts:

Defensive back. Team University of Arkansas. Coach, teams University of Arkansas, US Air Force Academy, Clemson University, Rice University. Amos Alonzo Stagg Award 2015. Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame 1989. Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award 1983. Federation of Christian Athletes Hall of Champions 2009. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2015. University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor 1995.

Kyle Rote

football, coach, sports analyst, poet, composer, painter, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

William Kyle Rote

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

October 27, 1928

Death Date:

August 15, 2002

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Scorpio ♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22

Birth Place:

San Antonio, Texas, USA

Relationships:

father of

Kyle Rote Jr.

first cousin of

Tobin Rote

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Descendants:

Kyle Rote Jr.

Brief Facts:

Halfback, wide receiver. Teams Southern Methodist University, New York Giants. College Football Hall of Fame 1964. Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame 2003. New Rochelle Walk of Fame 2017. Texas High School Football Hall of Fame 1969. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

Lamar Hunt

business, football, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Lamar Hunt

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

August 2, 1932

Death Date:

December 13, 2006

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Leo ♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21

Birth Place:

El Dorado, Arkansas, USA

Brief Facts:

Promoter of American football, soccer, basketball, tennis and ice hockey. Co-founder of the American Football League. Hall of Famous Missourians 2008. Chiefs Hall of Fame 1970. International Tennis Hall of Fame 1993. Pro Football Hall of Fame 1972. Reds Bagnell Award 1992. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. National Soccer Hall of Fame 1982. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

Lance Alworth

football, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Lance Dwight Alworth

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

August 3, 1940

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Leo ♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21

Birth Place:

Houston, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Wide receiver. Teams San Diego Chargers, Dallas Cowboys. College Football Hall of Fame 1984. Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum 1988. Pro Football Hall of Fame 1978. San Diego Hall of Champions 1972. Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame 1979. San Diego Chargers Hall of Fame 1977. Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame 2005. Breitbard Hall of Fame 1972. NFL Player of the Year 1967. NFL Player of the Year 1969. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2014. University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor 1988.

Loyd Phillips

football, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Loyd Phillips

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

May 2, 1945

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Taurus ♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21

Birth Place:

Fort Worth, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Defensive tackle/end, teams University of Arkansas, Chicago Bears. Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame 1986. College Football Hall of Fame 1992. Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame 2001. Outland Trophy 1966. Texas High School Football Hall of Fame 2000. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2014. University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor 1990.

Malcolm Kutner

football, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Malcolm James Kutner

Nickname(s):

Mal

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

March 27, 1921

Death Date:

February 4, 2005

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Aries ♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20

Birth Place:

Dallas, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

End, defensive back. Teams University of Texas, Chicago Cardinals. College Football Hall of Fame 1974. Longhorn Men's Hall of Honor 1965. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

Mark Johnson (Texas A&M)

baseball, coach, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Mark Johnson

Gender:

Male

Brief Facts:

College baseball, team University of New Mexico. Coach, teams Texas A&M University, Sam Houston State University. Federation of Christian Athletes Hall of Champions 2013. UNM Athletics Hall of Honor 2007. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2014. ABCA Hall of Fame 2001. Texas A&M Athletic Hall of Fame 2012.

Marsha Sharp

basketball, coach, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Marsha Sharp

Gender:

Female

Birth Date:

August 31, 1952

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Virgo ♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23

Birth Place:

Whidbey Island, Washington, USA

Brief Facts:

Coach, team Texas Tech University. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Women's Basketball Hall of Fame 2003.

Michael Carter

track, football, coach, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Michael D'Andrea Carter

Nickname(s):

Mike

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

October 29, 1960

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Scorpio ♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22

Birth Place:

Dallas, Texas, USA

Relationships:

father of

Michelle Carter

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Descendants:

Michelle Carter

Brief Facts:

Nose Tackle. Teams Southern Methodist University, San Francisco 49ers. Shot put in track meets. National High School Hall of Fame 2010. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Texas Track and Field Coaches Hall of Fame 2011.

Michael Johnson

track, sports analyst, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Michael Duane Johnson

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

September 13, 1967

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Virgo ♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23

Birth Place:

Dallas, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Olympic Gold Medal 1992 in the 4x400 relay, Olympic Gold Medal 1996 in the 200m and 400m dash, Olympic Gold Medal 2000 in the 400m event. National Track and Field Hall of Fame 2004. United States Olympic Hall of Fame. Jesse Owens Award 1994. Jesse Owens Award 1995. Jesse Owens Award 1996. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013. James E. Sullivan Award 1996.

Mike Singletary

football, coach, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Michael Singletary

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

October 9, 1958

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Libra ♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23

Birth Place:

Houston, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Linebacker, team Chicago Bears. Coach, teams Baltimore Ravens, San Francisco 49ers, Minnesota Vikings, Los Angeles Rams. Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Hall of Fame 2002. College Football Hall of Fame 1995. Federation of Christian Athletes Hall of Champions 2003. Pro Football Hall of Fame 1998. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Texas High School Football Hall of Fame 2015. Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award 1985. Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award 1988. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013. Byron "Whizzer" White NFL Man of the Year Award 1989. Walter Camp Man of the Year 2001. Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award 1990.

Nolan Richardson

basketball, coach, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Nolan Richardson

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

December 27, 1941

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Capricorn ♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20

Birth Place:

El Segundo Barrio, El Paso, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Forward, team Texas Western College. Coach, teams University of Tulsa, University of Arkansas, Tulsa Shock. Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame 1998. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame 2014. National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame 2008. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2014. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor 1996.

Otis Birdsong

basketball, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Otis Lee Birdsong

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

December 9, 1955

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Sagittarius ♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22

Birth Place:

Winter Haven, Florida, USA

Brief Facts:

Shooting guard / point guard. Teams University of Houston, Kansas City Kings, New Jersey Nets, Boston Celtics. Florida Sports Hall of Fame 2008. National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame 2018. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2014. University of Houston Cougars Hall of Honor 2000.

Payne Stewart

golf, accident, air crash, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

William Payne Stewart

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

January 30, 1957

Death Date:

October 25, 1999

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Aquarius ♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19

Birth Place:

Springfield, Missouri, USA

Brief Facts:

Pro golfer. Wore classic style golf clothing. Died when his private jet apparently lost cabin pressure and later crashed. Florida Sports Hall of Fame 2005. Missouri Sports Hall of Fame 1994. World Golf Hall of Fame 2001. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

Rags Matthews

football, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Raymond Matthews

Also Known As:

Raymond "Rags" Matthews

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

August 17, 1905

Death Date:

January 2, 1999

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Leo ♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21

Birth Place:

Fort Worth, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

End, both offense and defense. Team Texas Christian University. College Football Hall of Fame 1971. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013. Texas Sports Hall of Fame.

Randy Matson

track, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

James Randel Matson

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

March 5, 1945

Age today:

73, 10 days before his 74^th birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Pisces ♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20

Birth Place:

Pampa, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Shot put. Olympic Gold Medal 1968. Mt. SAC Relays Hall of Fame 1990. National Track and Field Hall of Fame 1984. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Texas Track and Field Coaches Hall of Fame 2012. National High School Hall of Fame 1988. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013. James E. Sullivan Award 1967. Texas A&M Athletic Hall of Fame 1972.

Raymond Berry

football, coach, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Raymond Emmett Berry Jr.

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

February 27, 1933

Age today:

85, 4 days before his 86^th birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Pisces ♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20

Birth Place:

Corpus Christi, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

End, teams Southern Methodist University, Baltimore Colts. As coach, teams Dallas Cowboys, University of Arkansas, Detroit Lions, Cleveland Browns, New England Patriots, Denver Broncos. Academic All-America Hall of Fame 1993. Baltimore Ravens Ring of Honor 2000. Federation of Christian Athletes Hall of Champions 1997. Pro Football Hall of Fame 1973. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. East-West Shrine Game Hall of Fame 2006. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

Roger Clemens

baseball, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

William Roger Clemens

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

August 4, 1962

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Leo ♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21

Birth Place:

Dayton, Ohio, USA

Brief Facts:

Pitcher. Teams Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees, Houston Astros, New York Yankees. Accused of steroid use. Tried for perjury, found not guilty. Cy Young Award 1986. Cy Young Award 1987. Cy Young Award 1991. Cy Young Award 1997. Cy Young Award 1998. Cy Young Award 2001. Cy Young Award 2004. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Longhorn Men's Hall of Honor 1994. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013. Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame 2014.

Roosevelt Leaks

football, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Roosevelt Leaks Jr.

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

January 31, 1953

Age today:

66, 23 days after his birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Aquarius ♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19

Birth Place:

Brenham, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Running back. Teams University of Texas, Baltimore Colts, Buffalo Bills. College Football Hall of Fame 2006. Texas High School Football Hall of Fame 2002. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Longhorn Men's Hall of Honor 1985. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

Sammy Baugh

football, coach, actor, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Samuel Adrian Baugh

Nickname(s):

Slingin' Sammy

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

March 17, 1914

Death Date:

December 17, 2008

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Pisces ♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20

Birth Place:

Temple, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Quarterback, defensive back and punter. Teams Texas Christian University, Washington Redskins. College Football Hall of Fame 1951. Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame 1999. Pro Football Hall of Fame 1963. Washington Redskins Ring of Fame. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame. Texas High School Football Hall of Fame 2010. American Football Kicking Hall of Fame 2008. NFL Player of the Year 1947. NFL Player of the Year 1948. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

Sheryl Swoopes

basketball, coach, sports analyst, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Sheryl Denise Swoopes

Gender:

Female

Birth Date:

March 25, 1971

Age today:

47, 30 days before her 48^th birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Aries ♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20

Birth Place:

Brownfield, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

College teams South Plains College, Texas Tech University. Pro teams Houston Comets, Seattle Storm, Tulsa Shock. Coach, teams Mercer Island High School, Loyola University (Chicago). Olympic Gold Medal 1996. Olympic Gold Medal 2000. Olympic Gold Medal 2004. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Texas Women's Hall of Fame 2004. Women's Basketball Hall of Fame 2017. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013. Honda Sports Award 1993. Naismith College Player of the Year 1993.

Sidney Moncrief

basketball, coach, sports analyst, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Sidney A. Moncrief

Nickname(s):

Sid the Squid
Sir Sid
El Sid

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

September 21, 1957

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Virgo ♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23

Birth Place:

Little Rock, Arkansas, USA

Brief Facts:

Guard. Teams University of Arkansas, Milwaukee Bucks, Atlanta Hawks. Coach, teams University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Fort Worth Flyers. Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame 1993. National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame 2018. National High School Hall of Fame 1992. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2014. Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame 1998. University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor 1988.

Slater Martin

basketball, coach, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Slater Nelson Martin Jr.

Also Known As:

Slater N. Martin

Nickname(s):

Dugie

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

October 22, 1925

Death Date:

October 18, 2012

Age at Death:

86, 4 days before his 87^th birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Libra ♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23

Birth Place:

Elmina, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Point guard. Teams Minneapolis Lakers, New York Knicks, St. Louis Hawks. As coach, teams St. Louis Hawks, Houston Mavericks. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame 1982. National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame 2006. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Longhorn Men's Hall of Honor 1962. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

Steve Worster

football, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Steve Worster

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

July 8, 1949

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Cancer ♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22

Birth Place:

Rawlins, Wyoming, USA

Brief Facts:

Halfback, fullback. Teams University of Texas, Hamilton Tiger-Cats. One of the original participants in the wishbone formation. Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame 2003. Texas High School Football Hall of Fame 1986. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Longhorn Men's Hall of Honor 1992. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

Ted Lyons

baseball, manager, coach, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Theodore Amar Lyons

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

December 28, 1900

Death Date:

July 25, 1986

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Capricorn ♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20

Birth Place:

Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA

Brief Facts:

Pitcher, manager. Team Chicago White Sox. Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame. Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame 1960. National Baseball Hall of Fame 1955. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

Thomas Everett

football, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Thomas Gregory Everett

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

November 21, 1964

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Scorpio ♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22

Birth Place:

Daingerfield, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Safety. Teams Baylor University, Pittsburgh Steelers, Dallas Cowboys, Tampa Bay Buccaneers. College Football Hall of Fame 2006. Jim Thorpe Award 1986. Texas High School Football Hall of Fame 1998. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2015.

Tobin Rote

football, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Tobin Cornelius Rote

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

January 18, 1928

Death Date:

June 27, 2000

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Capricorn ♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20

Birth Place:

San Antonio, Texas, USA

Relationships:

first cousin of

Kyle Rote

first cousin once removed of

Kyle Rote Jr.

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Brief Facts:

Quarterback. Teams Rice Institute, Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions, Toronto Argonauts, San Diego Chargers, Denver Broncos. Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame 1974. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

Tom Kite

golf, architect, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Thomas Oliver Kite Jr.

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

December 9, 1949

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Sagittarius ♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22

Birth Place:

McKinney, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

19 PGA Tour victories. World Golf Hall of Fame 2004. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Longhorn Men's Hall of Honor 1984. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

Tom Landry

football, coach, inventor, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Thomas Wade Landry

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

September 11, 1924

Death Date:

February 12, 2000

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Virgo ♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23

Birth Place:

Mission, Texas, USA

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Coach. Invented the now-popular "4-3 defense" as well as the "Flex defense." Team Dallas Cowboys. Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor 1993. Pro Football Hall of Fame 1990. Senior Bowl Hall of Fame 1993. Orange Bowl Hall of Fame 1990. Paul Brown Trophy 1987. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Federation of Christian Athletes Hall of Champions 1991. Texas High School Football Hall of Fame 1988. National High School Hall of Fame 1991. Longhorn Men's Hall of Honor 1971. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013. Walter Camp Distinguished American Award 1986.

Tommy Kramer

football, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Thomas Francis Kramer

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

March 7, 1955

Age today:

63, 12 days before his 64^th birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Pisces ♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20

Birth Place:

San Antonio, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Quarterback. Teams Rice University, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints. College Football Hall of Fame 2012. Rice Athletics Hall of Fame 1984. Sammy Baugh Trophy 1976. Texas High School Football Hall of Fame 1984. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

Tommy Nobis

football, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Thomas Henry Nobis Jr.

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

September 20, 1943

Death Date:

December 13, 2017

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Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Virgo ♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23

Birth Place:

San Antonio, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Linebacker. Teams University of Texas, Atlanta Falcons. Atlanta Falcons Ring of Honor 2004. College Football Hall of Fame 1981. Georgia Sports Hall of Fame 1983. Orange Bowl Hall of Fame 1979. San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame. Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame. Thomas Jefferson High School Alumni Hall of Fame 2007. Maxwell Award 1965. Outland Trophy 1965. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Texas High School Football Hall of Fame 1984. Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy 1965. Longhorn Men's Hall of Honor 1976. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

Wayne Harris

football, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Carroll Wayne Harris

Nickname(s):

Thumper

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

May 4, 1938

Death Date:

June 4, 2015

Age at Death:

77, 31 days after his birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Taurus ♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21

Birth Place:

Hampton, Arkansas, USA

Brief Facts:

Linebacker. Teams University of Arkansas, Calgary Stampeders. Alberta Sports Hall of Fame 1980. Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame 1981. Canadian Football Hall of Fame 1976. College Football Hall of Fame 2004. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2015. University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor 1989.

Weldon Humble

football, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Weldon Gaston Humble

Nickname(s):

Hum

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

April 24, 1921

Death Date:

April 14, 1998

Age at Death:

76, 10 days before his 77^th birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Taurus ♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21

Birth Place:

Nixon, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Guard. Teams Cleveland Browns, Dallas Texans. College Football Hall of Fame 1961. Orange Bowl Hall of Fame 1986. Rice Athletics Hall of Fame 1970. Texas High School Football Hall of Fame 1984. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. South Texas Football Hall of Fame 1969. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

Wilson Whitley

football, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Wilson Whitley

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

May 28, 1955

Death Date:

October 27, 1992

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Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Gemini ♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21

Birth Place:

Brenham, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Defensive tackle. Teams University of Houston, Cincinnati Bengals, Houston Oilers. Died of a heart condition. College Football Hall of Fame 2007. Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy 1976. Rotary Lombardi Award 1976. Texas High School Football Hall of Fame 1986. University of Houston Cougars Hall of Honor 1998. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

Yale Lary

football, politician, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Robert Yale Lary

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

November 24, 1930

Death Date:

May 11, 2017

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Sagittarius ♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22

Birth Place:

Fort Worth, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Safety, punter, return specialist. Teams Texas A&M University, Detroit Lions. Texas House of Representatives, as a Democrat, from 1959 to 1963. American Football Kicking Hall of Fame 2010. Michigan Sports Hall of Fame 1988. Pro Football Hall of Fame 1979. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

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