| Burt Hooton |
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Sport: Baseball
Position: Multi
Inducted: 1981
Hometown: Corpus Christi, Texas
(1969-71, Pitcher; 1997-99, Asst. Coach)
• Three-time All-SWC pitcher who compiled career won-lost record of 35-3
• Led UT to SWC championships from 1969-71
• UT's first three-time baseball All-American
• Pitched two no-hitters during 1971 season
• Finished career with 386 strikeouts, 13 shutouts and 1.14 ERA
• Averaged school-record 11.94 strikeouts every nine innings
• Enjoyed 15-year major league career from 1971-85 and won 151 games with Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Texas Rangers
• Posted a 19-10 record and 2.71 ERA during the Dodgers' 1978 World Series season
• Earned World Series championship with Dodgers in 1981
