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Texas football's Tim Campbell, star defensive for 1977 SWC champions, dies at age 68

Tim Campbell often played in the shadow of his famous older brother but forged his own path on the football field and in life.

The younger brother of Longhorn legend Earl Campbell and twin brother of fellow Texas ex Steve, died Sunday of cancer in his hometown of Tyler.

He was 68.

A playmaking defensive end for Longhorns from 1975 to 1979, Tim Campbell ranks second in program history with 39 1/2 career sacks. His nine fumble recoveries are tied for second all-time. Campbell played on arguably the most fearsome defensive line program history in 1977, alongside Outland Trophy winner Brad Shearer and Steve McMichael.