I have no qualms with 60, 20, 10 and 34 but I've always thought it was a terrible injustice that Texas retired 12 and 22 before 16. Even sadder that Slick won't be around whenever Texas does right that wrong.
He was QB in the first UT game that I saw in person as a little kid during that magical run in 69. A better arm than a lot of people realized and would no doubt have been very successful in another offense in a different era. He sure could run that wishbone though. A hell of a pitcher too. RIP
Shocked. I played little league baseball with James in Longview and my dad, who is 97, was our coach. Just a very sad dad for all of the Longhorn nation.
I have to confess that I never saw the 4th down pass to Peschel live. I was so nervous that I buried my head in the sofa cushions before the ball was snapped. I didn't realize what had happened until my older brother jumped on top of me screaming with joy.
Sad day. Hopefully his name will get on the wall of fame. Should the UT powers to be finally do the right thing, it will be a shame his name will go on the wall after he has passed away.
Does anybody else remember him shotgunning beers at Shakey's Pizza on the Drag? I recollect him being pretty famous for it at the time. Then again, my memory may be blurry or skewed. Seems like a dream now it was so long ago.
I was at the Arkansas game in 1969. It wasn't until decades later, when I finally saw a rebroadcast on ESPN, that I learned that Chris Schenkel called him "Jimmy Street" the entirety of the game. I had the pleasure of getting to know James and Janie in 2005 through mutual friends. He was kind to everyone, and I never saw him get frustrated when asked for an autograph. He treated everyone with dignity and respect, and he was the kind of person that made you feel better about yourself because he was your friend. The world just lost a great guy. But you know what, I bet he and Darrell Royal are talking about 53 Veer pass right now!
Still can't figure why he isn't in DKR-Memorial... My first bed time stories that I can remember were my parents telling me about him.
Goodbye to my favorite athlete ever. James Street defined "it." Whether in baseball or football, if the moment was the most crucial, he rose up, seemingly beyond his athletic ability, to excel. I saw every football game Street started, and of course he won them all. I started watching UT baseball when Street took the mound at Clark Field, and I'm still going. Condolences to Janie and the Street's five sons for this untimely loss. Finally, if any number should be retired it would be my favorite, number 16.
