The uniforms are part of UT’s celebration commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1969 National Championship team.
AUSTIN, Texas – As a nod to the program's 1969 National Championship team, Texas Football will wear special throwback uniforms for its Oct. 19 matchup vs. Kansas. The uniforms were unveiled to the players and staff during a team meeting on Tuesday.
Gear up. Honor the past. This Saturday we pay tribute to the 1969 National Champions. ud83eudd18#ThisIsTexas HookEm pic.twitter.com/l5fbaVa95c
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) October 15, 2019
Texas Athletics is paying tribute to its storied 1969 National Championship team throughout the 2019 season, which marks the 50th anniversary of the squad's historic feat.