Earl Christian Campbell - 2014 Distinguished Alumnus Award Acceptance Speech

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9 жыл бұрын

Campbell is one of the greatest running backs to ever play in the National Football League. After becoming the first Longhorn ever to win a Heisman Trophy in 1977, Campbell was the No. 1 draft pick by the Houston Oilers and went on to be named Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player. In 1981, the legislature named Campbell an Official State Hero of Texas. After retiring from football in 1985, he became a prominent businessman in Austin and later founded Earl Campbell Meat Products, Inc. He remains actively involved with UT Athletics and was a special assistant to the vice president for student affairs. In 1991, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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@TheMoerod 4 жыл бұрын

Without a doubt the most humble and well spoken men from an era that I miss . I especially loved that he praised God at the top of his list .

@fromtherubble6890 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing player and a great guy.... a rare combination

@williamcap2236 2 жыл бұрын

Can't believe this man who once ran over people is slowed by disability brings tears to my eyes i loved this man in his playing days. Loved the oilers wish Tennessee would give the name back to Houston the Texans suck.

@thecorsair1945 2 жыл бұрын

I grew up watching Earl do just the thing you spoke about. Thighs like tree trunks that powered through the defenders. Sadly, the pain he has suffered is a direct result of years doing just that. But still humble and no complaints. What an amazing athlete and man. God bless you, Earl 🙏🙏🙏

@fitzhugh52 2 жыл бұрын

EARL CAMBELL LOVED FOOTBALL @ COUNTRY MUSIC !!

@rastersplatter 8 ай бұрын

I ❤ Earl Campbell with all my heart and soul.

@lloydkline1518 2 жыл бұрын

❤️earl campbell my hero ;; ❤️ houson oils fight song

@iammovingtokorea 7 жыл бұрын

He is awesome!

@timothychamberlin6985 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mr. Campbell....

@lesliethompson4039 4 жыл бұрын

Amen, God bless Earl Campbell and his family †

@johnbarrett51 7 ай бұрын

What a Fine Fine Gentleman

@joes7885 3 жыл бұрын

Earl is great. A real class act. Skoal Brother.

@Prd64twl 3 жыл бұрын

I remember that commercial. 🏈

@BennyBucc 9 жыл бұрын

excellent

@250txc 3 жыл бұрын

Mr. Campbell is always a class act.. I watched PRO for about ~30 yrs? Earl was the only offensive player I thought that was gonna hurt someone out there on the fields.

@jamesrichardson6725 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mr Campbell a Super Star 🌟 with a beautiful spirit your kindness is so pure and strength beyond wish our young people today could hear your thankfulness and appreciate God and life

@earldeanpowell 5 жыл бұрын

I'm wondering, where's the Horns Up??? He delivered!! God bless Earl.

@kevinr5187 11 ай бұрын

What good ole country boy!

@jamespisano1164 4 жыл бұрын

You DA MAN, Earl! I love you bro!!!

@frankheimes1353 Жыл бұрын

Much Love from Germany alway's need People to Be Inspired from and Mr.Earl Christian Cambell is all of That the Cinderella Story we Do Love because we all Need Believe of Miracle's in This Mad,Cold,Crazy,Confused World! 🦊🐺🦁🐯🐈‍⬛🦄🦅🕊🦣🪶🐦🦚🐍🐉🐢🦋🦈🐠🦂🐞🐝🦩🐻‍❄️🦝🐕🦍🐅🐃🐓🦢🦆🍀🌹🌺🌸💐🌻🌴🌲🌳🍒🍓🌶🍉🍍🍑🍋🍊🍎🍏🥞🥗☕️🍹🍵🍯🧁🥢🧊🧉🍼🍝🍜🍿🥚🥚🍳🍳🥘🌮🥩🌋🗽

@yousefsaeed3260 8 жыл бұрын

postively

@cherylrielly113 2 жыл бұрын

God Bless Earl! Hook’em! What a humble giant.

@nickcupkovic5721 6 ай бұрын

Go tyler Texas!

@ElmwoodParkHulk 3 жыл бұрын

❤️

@RILLAMAN84 Жыл бұрын

I don’t know him at all. I found out we’re second cousins. My grandma before she died told me a little about him. Apparently we’re second cousins. When she told me, I was like, “oh, ok. Cool.” So it was my grandma’s mother. Before she got married, she was a Campbell. Then she became a Williams. I know none of this matters to anyone. I just personally thought it was dope. You never know who’s a family member 🤷🏽‍♂️.

@slambamthankugirlpoogieboo1369 3 жыл бұрын

As a highschool wrestler, my first dream in highschool was to play football I went out and wanted to sign up for it But my friends, all who were much bigger than me begged me to try another sport Because I was to small (5'-5") I should had never listen but I made the wrestling team ( Anyone could had made that) My eldest cousin, may she rest in peace One night made me sit infront of her tv and watch football. But I was more interested in swimming, and being a life guard. So she's screaming..lol look..!!! Look at his thighs..!!! Watch how he carries the whole team on him. Me, I wasn't interested in football at all. I was a teenager, I like boxing, Kung Fu classes, meeting girls That was mind set lol. But as I watched him running more and running on top of guys and she's screaming..did you see that..?? I'm like yes, but who is he..?? She said, That's Earl Campbell. Then I started watching football and my first team was the Miami Dolphins 🤦

@nickcupkovic5721 6 ай бұрын

Glad i didn't have to tackle him