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[University of Texas Varsity Football Team, 1941]

Photograph of the 46 players and 5 coaches and team managers on the 1941 University of Texas at Austin Longhorns varsity football team. Head coach at this time was Dana X. Bible. In 1941 the team achieved their first number one ranking in the AP poll (first Texas team to do so), finishing their season at 8-1-1, and they were recognized by the NCAA as National Champions. Despite their ranking, they were not awarded a bid at the Rose Bowl. The 1941 team were featured on the cover of Life magazine… more

Date: 1941

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Texas Longhorns of 1941 and Big Boy their Mascot

Photograph of Texas Longhorns of 1941 and Big Boy, their mascot. The 1941 team was ranked no. 1 in the AP poll and declared NCAA National Champions. Their head coach was Dana X. Bible. They were not selected to play in the Rose Bowl, but they made the cover of Life magazine and are still considered one of the greatest Texas teams to this day.