| James Saxton |
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Sport: Football (1959-61)
Position: Back
Inducted: 1973
Hometown: Palestine, Texas
· Consensus All-American and All-SWC back in 1961
· Led UT in interceptions, rushing, receiving and all-purpose yards in 1960
· Led team in rushing, all-purpose yards, touchdowns and total offense in 1961
· 1961 SWC rushing leader, averaging 7.9 yards/carry
· Named Houston Post's SWC MVP on offense in 1961
· Finished third in 1961 Heisman Trophy balloting and was UT team MVP
· Finished career with 1,524 yards rushing
· Led UT to SWC titles in 1959 and 1961
· Selected as Texas Sports Writers Association Amateur Athlete of the Year in 1961
· Member of National Football Foundation Hall of Fame
