Legendary Texas Football quarterback Vince Young was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2019 last night, Tuesday, December 10th.
Young was the 23rd Longhorn all-time inducted into the Hall of Fame, including his coach, Mack Brown, who was inducted in 2018.
“I’m truly blessed and grateful to be selected to this year’s class of the College Football Hall of Fame,” Young said. “When I think about it, the honor is meaningful in so many ways and this award is full of reminders. It’s a reminder that I came from a broken home and an under-resourced community where the odds are against us all. It’s a reminder that I was given the chance to play for The University of Texas through the support of my family, hard work and dedication. It’s a reminder of the work my teammates and I put in, especially when no one was watching. It’s a reminder of all the adversity we have gone through and overcome. And last, but not least, it’s a reminder of all the awards, challenges and championships my brothers and mentors have won together. None of us have accomplished anything alone, and I’m thankful for everyone in my life. This honor means the world to me and my family, and as I think about it, two powerful words say it all: life changing.”
Twenty Longhorn players have been inducted: Hub Bechtol (1944-46), Earl Campbell (1974-77), Doug English (1972-74), Chris Gilbert (1966-68), Jerry Gray (1981-84), Johnnie Johnson (1976-79), Malcolm Kutner (1939-41), Bobby Layne (1944-47), Roosevelt Leaks (1972-74), Bud McFadin (1948-50), Steve McMichael (1976-79), Tommy Nobis (1963-65), James Saxton (1959-61), Harley Sewell (1950-52), Jerry Sisemore (1970-72), Mortimer “Bud” Sprague (1923-24), Harrison Stafford (1930-32), Ricky Williams (1995-98) and now, Vince Young (2003-05).
Three Longhorn coaches have also been inducted: Dana Bible (1937-46), Mack Brown (1998-2013) and Darrell Royal (1957-76).
Coach Mack Brown tweeted his congratulations:
What a blessing being in NYC with our guy @VinceYoung10. Never been a better person, player, leader and competitor. Congrats on going into the College Football Hall of Fame my friend! pic.twitter.com/qoksiWnEUB
— Mack Brown (@CoachMackBrown) December 10, 2019
