The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
12.03.2013 | Football
Former Longhorn was a first team All-America defensive lineman in 1974
WACO, Texas – Former Longhorns defensive lineman Doug English will be inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in February.
The Dallas native will be inducted with former Olympic gold medalist and fellow Longhorn Sanya Richards-Ross, NBA All-Star Larry Johnson, NFL offensive tackle Charlie Krueger, Texas A&M linebacker Dat Nguyen, Texas Rangers catch Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez, NFL running back Thurman Thomas and NFL quarterback Don Trull.
In his time at Texas, English established himself as one of the best defensive lineman to play for the Horns. In his three seasons in Austin, Texas won three Southwest Conference titles and complied a 26-8 record, finishing in the top 20 each year.
English was honored twice as All-Southwest Conference and named First Team All-American as a senior in 1974 when he recorded 105 tackles. For his career, English recorded 260 tackles (111 solo) and forced four fumbles. English is a member of both the College Football of Fame (2011) and the Longhorn Hall of Honor (1986), and will become the 23rd member of the UT football program to be inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame.
English was selected in the second round of the 1975 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. Over his 10 seasons in the NFL, English led the Lions' "Silver Rush" defensive line with 59 sacks and four safeties. In 1983, English recorded a career-high 13 sacks and two safeties, while earning All-Pro honors. He retired in 1985 after being named to three All-Pro teams and four Pro Bowls.
All inductees into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame are scheduled to appear in Waco for a banquet and reception on Feb. 27, 2014. More information regarding the Texas Sports Hall of Fame and ticket information can be found by calling the Hall of Fame at 800-567-9561 or by visiting its website.
