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October 21, 1967. This day in Aggie Football... Bill Hobbs

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On this date in 1967, Bill Hobbs, Aggie Linebacker ( Amarillo Tascosa ) intercepted a pass in the end zone as TCU was threatening to score and returned it 100 yards for an Aggie Touchdown to the opposite end zone. The game was played in Amon G. Carter stadium in Fort Worth. Hobbs was twice an All-American linebacker and went on to play with the Philadelphia Eagles and New England. He died in 2004.

As a footnote, does any Aggie remember that game and recall the stadium lights going out and leaving the field in darkness for a short period of time. I recall the announcer for the Humble Football network mentioned it when it happened.

By the way, the Aggies defeated TCU 20-0 and went on to win the next 5 games, win the SWC championship and defeat Alabama in the the 1968 Cotton Bowl. One of my favorite all time Aggie football players.
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I was there, also went to Billy Hobbs funeral.
The person that is not willing to fight and die, if need be, for his country has no right to life.

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January 31, 1945
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I was a student mgr. on the '67 team. The lights went out near halftime and we could not use the dressing room, no lights, no air conditioning. The team and coaches rested and met outdoors. It was the only time that happened while I was at A&M. Visitor dressing rooms were usually not much, but outdoors was too much. The players and coaches were not happy.
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Great share. Thanks.
"A life lived for others is a life worthwhile" - Albert Einstein
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I was there, a fish in the Corps.

I have no idea about the stadium lights. My memory is that it was a day game.

I vividly remember that interception.
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He had that Tascosa speed that you can't coach
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Great history review.
I enjoy posting these...This day in Aggie Football History as well.
Well Done
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Hello Dynamo!!
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Hi Rick! I was just lurking and couldn't help myself but tell a little history. I'm sure you remember that halftime also.

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It was a night game, I had a date that night with a lady from TWU who I met at a dance they referred to in unenlightened times as the Pig Push.
The person that is not willing to fight and die, if need be, for his country has no right to life.

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I worked with a guy that was on that team. Winston Beam. He was a superintendent on a project when I was a young assistant PM.
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That's my husband! Still hearing Billy Hobbs stories to this day. Thanks for the remembrance!
Looking forward to being with Billy's 2 brothers and families in CS this weekend for the SC game! Gig 'em!
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Be sure to tell you nephews and great-nephews about the time in G. Rollie spring of '69 when their uncle fearlessly threw his body over the Baylor center to prevent him from injury after a misunderstanding at the basketball game.

I got to know your husband years after our time at A&M. When he was a pastor at the church on the east loop.
The person that is not willing to fight and die, if need be, for his country has no right to life.

James Earl Rudder '32
January 31, 1945
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Will do! One of the best stories. That's great, Jim.
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Was there. Mr. Richards took his son
Cloy and me on a youthful adventure- turned out to be a classic game. We had access to the locker room post-game and I got Billie's autograph, may still be in the "attic".

Footnote: it was officially a 100 yd return, but he was at least 2-3 yds deep in the end zone but rules then set the max return, I thought it was at 99, but same difference, wonderful play.

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Good read! Thanks!
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aggiejim70 said:

It was a night game, I had a date that night with a lady from TWU who I met at a dance they referred to in unenlightened times as the Pig Push.
The Tessies called it "the goon grab."
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I was there including dance at TWU. I got to wear my Senior Boots to the Cotton Bowl. I remember at halftime in G Rollie White they announced Billie Hobbs was named an All American. He came out of the stands onto the floor to acknowledge the award.
Whoop!
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Was there. Thought we were getting beaten until Hobbs got that interception !

Great season!
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Love these stories. Good bull and thank you gentlemen!
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And for the rest of the story....

The next day, 54 years ago today, the BQ class of '70 was hosted by the BQ class of '69 at an evening motivational seminar in the Band Room. Seems that our hosts failed to see the humor when several of my classmates when asked to shine shoes for the 'butts returned them with the threads connecting the uppers to the soles razor bladed and camouflaged with heel and sole. Said shoes fell apart during the parade. Narrow minded attitude if you ask me.
The person that is not willing to fight and die, if need be, for his country has no right to life.

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Hi Jim. Are you Jimmy Adams?
I hate tu. It's in my blood.
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What a small world. As I type this, above my computer is a picture of the Championship Team (Amarillo Kids Inc. Baseball) of 1953. (the Atoms) I was first base, Eugene "Kid" Kelley was 2nd base, Fred Mazella was shortstop, GARY HOBBS was 3rd base --- etc, etc.. Way off in the distance stands young Billy Hobbs.
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No, I'm not.
The person that is not willing to fight and die, if need be, for his country has no right to life.

James Earl Rudder '32
January 31, 1945
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aggiejim70 said:

It was a night game, I had a date that night with a lady from TWU TWZoo who I met at a dance they referred to in unenlightened times as the Pig Push.
FIFY
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CottonBowl68 said:

That's my husband! Still hearing Billy Hobbs stories to this day. Thanks for the remembrance!
Looking forward to being with Billy's 2 brothers and families in CS this weekend for the SC game! Gig 'em!


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I was on the sideline as an OD wearing my Sam Brown, saber and boots. I don't remember the light issue but I do remember after our win the hottie TCU hornfrog mascot approached me with her frog head off and inviting us OD'S to a party. It was tempting but we had already had made Aggie date plans.
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I was in the stands in the front row, "escorting" a date for one of the trainers on our football team. Getting razzed big time for not kissing my "date". Went absolutely bonkers when Mr. Hobbs went blowing down the sideline, Great memories.
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The "Aggie Sweetheart" from TWU was presented at the annual games rotating between TCU and SMU. In the '65 game, three TCU fraternity pledges walked around the field with a goat and a sign that said "presenting the Aggie sweetheart". When they arrived in front of the Corps stands, the fish left the stands and took care of them! Those three guys went to high school with me in Fort Worth and the interesting fact is that two of them ended up graduating from A&M. One of them told me "we were afraid the corps guys were going to hurt the goat we had borrowed".
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I was looking for an excuse to share this, so thank you!

Something similar to the goat incident you describe happened at the TCU game in 1969.

The old stands in Amon Carter Stadium were extraordinarily steep, and even from seats near the top you felt as if you were right on the field. My junior buddies and I had just those seats, a vantage point from which we could see all the action.

At halftime, during a lull between the performances of the bands, we could see a small group of TCU students walking around the track on the opposite side of the stadium. They were carrying a sign suspended between two poles, its message directed toward the home stands and thus unreadable by us. As they made their way around the curve on the track, each successive group of purple-clad fans exploded with cheering and laughter.

Gradually the group made its way around to the home stretch, closer to where the Corps was seated, and as they pivoted toward us, the message on the sign became clear: A&M IS ROTTEN TO THE CORPS.

My friends and I took some offense at this display, but we were 75 rows up and not able to do much about it.

The Corps fish, on the other hand, had seats directly adjacent to the track, and we could see hundreds of them pouring onto the field, khaki wave upon khaki wave flowing over the low retaining wall.

The fish assembled and waited for the fellows with the sign, who were determined to push through the uniformed mass. There was a quiet moment as the fish surrounded the TCU students. Then all we saw was the two poles quivering, then shattering, as the banner was torn to shreds and the TCU students dispatched back across the field.
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I was at the game. White Band C.O. and left guide of the Bugle Rank.
I loved Billy Hobbs. He used to sit in a lawn chair in front of the jock dorm and charge us $.25 to walk across their lawn.
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OleArmyBQ68 said:

I was at the game. White Band C.O. and left guide of the Bugle Rank.
I loved Billy Hobbs. He used to sit in a lawn chair in front of the jock dorm and charge us $.25 to walk across their lawn.
Howdy Mr. Parrish sir
The person that is not willing to fight and die, if need be, for his country has no right to life.

James Earl Rudder '32
January 31, 1945
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