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  Wally Wilson

Wally Wilson

Player Profile

Sport: Track and Field (1957-59)
Inducted: 2010
Hometown: Baytown, Texas

  • A three-year letterman in track and field for the Texas Longhorns
  • Leadoff man for the Southwest Conference champion 440-yard relays in 1957, 1958, and 1959
  • Also a part of the mile relay championship team in 1957 and 1958, as well as a member of the SWC 880-yard relay in 1957
  • The most notable accomplishment in his career was helping to set the world record in both the 440- and 880-yard relays
  • Served as a team captain along with Eddie Southern in 1959
  • Member of The Friar Society and the Texas Cowboys and has remained involved with UT Athletics since he graduated
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