University of Texas Athletics

Glenn Blackwood

Induction:
2020
Class:
1978

Glenn Blackwood, captain of the 1978 Longhorns, was a key figure in the Texas secondary that helped earn the program its “DBU” nickname. A San Antonio native, he played at Texas from 1975–78, starting three seasons and helping lead the Longhorns to a perfect 11-0 regular season, a Southwest Conference title, and a national championship appearance in 1977, followed by a 9-3, top-10 finish in 1978. Over his career, Texas posted a 35-11-1 record, while Blackwood totaled 131 tackles, four interceptions, 16 pass breakups, four forced fumbles, and a pick-six. Drafted in the eighth round by the Miami Dolphins in 1979, he became a longtime NFL starter, starting 106 of 118 games over 10 seasons, winning six division titles, playing in two Super Bowls, and finishing with 29 interceptions and 13 fumble recoveries. Known alongside his brother Lyle as the “Bruise Brothers,” Blackwood was later named one of the Dolphins’ 50 greatest players and remains connected to the game through coaching and consulting work. Blackwood is now retired.

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