Jim Bertelsen (Photo by Nate Fine/Getty Images)
A dim news week for the Texas football program continued on into May 7, with the passing of former legendary running back Jim Bertelsen at the age of 17. A report from Kirk Bohls of the Austin American-Statesman on the morning of May 7 confirmed the passing of Bertelsen this weekend.
This news comes within the same 10-day span as the passing of a fellow former Longhorns National Champion and wide receiver/tight end Pete Lammons at the age of 77, which was reported by ESPN on April 30.