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To: Alberta's Child
There have been four men bestowed with the honor of being designated an Official State Hero of Texas. The first three are Stephen Austin, Davy Crockett and Sam Houston. Who was the fourth?

Ha, easy. Earl Campbell.

20 posted on 03/06/2007 8:14:16 AM PST by Brujo (Quod volunt, credunt.)
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To: Brujo
Now there's a real Texan for you! Very good, Brujo!

It seems silly to have an athlete included in this elite group of historical figures, but Campbell was quite a mythical figure who had the unusual distinction of excelling at all levels of football right in Texas -- from his days at Tyler High School to a storied career at the University of Texas (including winning the Heisman Trophy in 1977) to his All-Pro days with the Houston Oilers.

22 posted on 03/06/2007 8:18:30 AM PST by Alberta's Child (Can money pay for all the days I lived awake but half asleep?)
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