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James Saxton
- Class:
- Redshirt
Sport: Football (1959-61)
Position: Back
Inducted: 1973
Hometown: Palestine, Texas
• Consensus All-American and All-SWC back in 1961
• Led UT in interceptions, rushing, receiving and all-purpose yards in 1960
• Led team in rushing, all-purpose yards, touchdowns and total offense in 1961
• 1961 SWC rushing leader, averaging 7.9 yards/carry
• Named Houston Post[apos]s SWC MVP on offense in 1961
• Finished third in 1961 Heisman Trophy balloting and was UT team MVP
• Finished career with 1,524 yards rushing
• Led UT to SWC titles in 1959 and 1961
• Selected as Texas Sports Writers Association Amateur Athlete of the Year in 1961
• Member of National Football Foundation Hall of Fame
Position: Back
Inducted: 1973
Hometown: Palestine, Texas
• Consensus All-American and All-SWC back in 1961
• Led UT in interceptions, rushing, receiving and all-purpose yards in 1960
• Led team in rushing, all-purpose yards, touchdowns and total offense in 1961
• 1961 SWC rushing leader, averaging 7.9 yards/carry
• Named Houston Post[apos]s SWC MVP on offense in 1961
• Finished third in 1961 Heisman Trophy balloting and was UT team MVP
• Finished career with 1,524 yards rushing
• Led UT to SWC titles in 1959 and 1961
• Selected as Texas Sports Writers Association Amateur Athlete of the Year in 1961
• Member of National Football Foundation Hall of Fame
