University of Texas Athletics

John Aubrey "Tiny" Gooch

Induction:
1978
Class:
1927

An Ennis, Texas native inducted in 1987, he was a multi-sport standout at The University of Texas, competing in football (tackle, 1925–26), track (1925–27), and wrestling (1926). He helped power Southwest Conference championship track teams from 1925–27, won the SWC discus title in 1927, and captured the conference heavyweight wrestling crown in 1926. After earning his UT law degree in 1929, he became a beloved voice of the Texas Relays for more than 30 years and was named Fort Worth’s outstanding citizen in 1959. Gooch passed away on April 21, 1986.

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