In 1981 the legislature enshrined Earl Campbell as an Official State Hero Of Texas. Only three other favorite sons—Davy Crockett, Stephen F. Austin, and Sam Houston—had been previous ...

AUSTIN — Earl Campbell, one of the most celebrated football heroes in Texas, ... “I think if I’d gotten a real physical like they do now, CAT scans and everything, ...

Earl Campbell is a Texas legend who just had the Longhorns' field named after him. But if he played today, his career might not have even happened.

Earl Campbell is now the fifth Texas Legend. The original trio of Sam Houston, Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie debuted last season and began alternating games with the traditional Dot Race during ...

After an eight-year, Hall of Fame NFL career, Earl Campbell’s body was ravaged by injuries and arthritis. He turned to his doctor to help manage the pain. Campbell, now 61, was prescribed ...

TYLER, Texas — Tyler native Earl Campbell was honored as the seventh best college football player on Monday. ESPN announced the top 11 players on their 150 greatest players in college football ...

We didn’t need the “Where Are They Now” issue of Sports Illustrated to know where Earl Campbell is. But Lee Jenkins’ cover story is an affecting portrait of the Tyler Rose—who sunk into ...

Now that he can stand upright, Campbell's next goal is to beat his old coach Bum Phillips in a round of golf when his recovery is complete in about six months. Close Ad To stream KHOU 11 on your ...

One weekend in 2007, ahead of the 30th anniversary of Campbell's Heisman, 18 fellow winners traveled to Barton Creek to celebrate a legend, but all they found was a cautionary tale.

TYLER, Texas (KETK) — Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon can now add Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award winner to his growing football resume, after winning the trophy Wednesday night. The ...

Earl Campbell is a Texas legend who just had the Longhorns' field named after him. ... Earl gets up. Campbell now speaks openly about the dangers of painkillers and his addiction.