University of Texas Athletics

Wally Pryor

Induction:
1977
Class:
1950

Wally Pryor, from Austin, Texas, competed for the Longhorns from 1948-50. Known as the “Voice of Memorial Stadium” for many years, he was a popular emcee for charity events and fundraisers and a strong promoter of UT Athletics. Pryor was the leading scorer for UT’s 1949 water polo team and was named an All-American by the American Water Polo Association. He helped lead Texas to SWC swimming championships in 1948 and 1949 and recorded three top-five finishes in freestyle events during the 1949 SWC Championship meet. In 1977, he was inducted into the Hall of Honor. Pyror passed away on March 1, 2014 at the age of 86 years.

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