Former Longhorns head coach won two SWC titles and led the Longhorns to nine bowl games in 10 seasons
WACO, Texas – Former Texas Longhorns head coach Fred Akers will be inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in February.
The Blytheville, Arkansas native will be inducted into the Hall along with former University of Texas basketball point guard T.J. Ford, former Dallas Cowboys All-Pro Lineman Larry Allen, PRCA World Champion Rodeo Star Trevor Brazile, former Chicago/St. Louis Cardinals All-Pro Lineman Ken Gray, former Texas A&M Defensive End Jacob Green, former New York Yankees All Star Pitcher Andy Pettitte and former Negro League Pitcher "Smokey" Joe Williams (deceased).