: Throughout the season, Freddie played through intensifying pain in his left leg, which he initially dismissed as a minor injury. The Diagnosis
: Today, Longhorn players touch the Freddie Steinmark scoreboard as they run onto the field at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium as a tribute to his grit. My All-American
: Freddie’s public battle and courage inspired the National Cancer Act of 1971, signed by President Nixon. : Throughout the season, Freddie played through intensifying
: Only 20 days after surgery, Freddie stunned the world by appearing on the sidelines with his team—on crutches—to watch them win the 1970 Cotton Bowl. A Lasting Legacy : Throughout the season
: He became a key starter, helping lead Texas through a grueling schedule toward the 1969 National Championship.