Rene Ramirez (2013) - Hall of Honor - University of Texas Athletics

Rene Ramirez

Induction:
2013
Class:
1959

Ramirez was a vital building block in the construction of Darrell Royal's program at Texas in the late 1950s. He came to Texas as a freshman out of tiny Hebbronville, Texas, in the fall of 1956, just in time to see Texas undergo a coaching change after the 'Horns hit rock bottom, with a season which ended with a 1-9 record. As a sophomore in 1957, he led the team in all-purpose yards and scoring as Royal's first team went 6-3-1 during the regular season and earned a berth in the Sugar Bowl. Originally a receiver, he brought a unique asset to Royal's offensive attack as a halfback, who could throw left handed as well as run and catch. Ramirez was a critical part of the 1958 season, when the Longhorns went 7-3 and chose not to accept a bowl bid. That year, he had significant plays in Texas' 15-14 victory over Oklahoma that ended the Sooners' six-year dominance of that series, had a 52-yard TD run in the 24-6 victory over Arkansas, and scored three touchdowns in the season finale, a 27-0 win over Texas A&M. In 1959, he earned first team All-Southwest Conference honors on the Longhorn team which finished the regular season 9-1, tied for Royal's first SWC title, finished No. 4 in the nation and played Syracuse in the 1960 Cotton Bowl. His career after football included working in the insurance business in Austin and in his native Rio Grande Valley. Ramirez passed away on June 20, 2023.

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