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Darrell Royal(1924-2012)

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Darrell Royal was born on 6 July 1924 in Hollis, Oklahoma, USA. He was married to Edith Thomason. He died on 7 November 2012 in Austin, Texas, USA.
BornJuly 6, 1924
DiedNovember 7, 2012(88)
BornJuly 6, 1924
DiedNovember 7, 2012(88)
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Known for

On the Spot (1953)
On the Spot
TV Series
  • Self
ABC's College Football (1966)
ABC's College Football
6.7
TV Series
  • Self - Texas Longhorns Head Coach
  • Self - Color Commentator
1960 Bluebonnet Bowl
TV Special
  • Self - Texas Longhorns Head Coach
  • 1960
1974 Gator Bowl
TV Special
  • Self - Texas Longhorns Head Coach
  • 1974

Credits

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Thanks

  • Ruckus (1980)
    Ruckus
    5.7
    • special thanks
    • 1980

Self

  • Inning by Inning: A Portrait of a Coach (2008)
    Inning by Inning: A Portrait of a Coach
    6.3
    • Self
    • 2008
  • Texas Monthly Talks (2003)
    Texas Monthly Talks
    2.8
    TV Series
    • Self - Interviewee
    • 2004
  • Fox 7 at Fifty
    TV Movie
    • 2002
  • The Bear: The Legend of Coach Paul Bryant (2001)
    The Bear: The Legend of Coach Paul Bryant
    7.2
    TV Movie
    • Self (Interviewed)
    • 2001
  • ESPN SportsCentury (1999)
    ESPN SportsCentury
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Self
    • 2000
  • The Story of Darrell Royal (1999)
    The Story of Darrell Royal
    4.8
    Video
    • Self
    • 1999
  • ABC's College Football (1966)
    ABC's College Football
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Self - Color Commentator
    • Self - Texas Longhorns Head Coach
    • 1966–1981
  • 1974 Gator Bowl
    TV Special
    • Self - Texas Longhorns Head Coach
    • 1974
  • 1974 Cotton Bowl
    TV Special
    • Self - Texas Longhorns Head Coach
    • 1974
  • 1973 Cotton Bowl
    TV Special
    • Self - Texas Longhorns Head Coach
    • 1973
  • 1972 Cotton Bowl
    TV Special
    • Self - Texas Longhorns Head Coach
    • 1972
  • 1971 Cotton Bowl
    TV Special
    • Self - Texas Longhorns Head Coach
    • 1971
  • 1970 Cotton Bowl (1970)
    1970 Cotton Bowl
    TV Special
    • Self - Texas Longhorns Head Coach
    • 1970
  • 1969 Cotton Bowl
    TV Special
    • Self - Texas Longhorns Head Coach
    • 1969
  • 1965 Orange Bowl
    TV Special
    • Self - Texas Longhorns Head Coach
    • 1965
  • 1964 Cotton Bowl
    TV Special
    • Self - Texas Longhorns Head Coach
    • 1964
  • 1963 Cotton Bowl
    TV Special
    • Self - Texas Longhorns Head Coach
    • 1963
  • 1962 Cotton Bowl
    TV Special
    • Self - Texas Longhorns Head Coach
    • 1962
  • 1960 Bluebonnet Bowl
    TV Special
    • Self - Texas Longhorns Head Coach
    • 1960
  • 1960 Cotton Bowl
    TV Special
    • Self - Texas Longhorns Head Coach
    • 1960
  • 1959 Cotton Bowl
    TV Special
    • Self - Color Commentator
    • 1959
  • 1958 Sugar Bowl
    TV Special
    • Self - Texas Longhorns Head Coach
    • 1958
  • On the Spot (1953)
    On the Spot
    TV Series
    • Self
    • 1953

Archive Footage

  • Willie Nelson & Family (2023)
    Willie Nelson & Family
    8.3
    TV Series
    • Self - Friend
    • Self - University of Texas Football Coach (archive footage)
    • 2023

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Coach Darrell Royal
  • Born
    • July 6, 1924
    • Hollis, Oklahoma, USA
  • Died
    • November 7, 2012
    • Austin, Texas, USA(Alzheimer's disease)
  • Spouse
    • Edith ThomasonJuly 26, 1944 - November 7, 2012 (his death, 3 children)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Biographical Movie
    • 1 Portrayal
    • 3 Articles

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Coached the University of Texas Longhorn Football team 1957-1976. His record there was 167-47-5.
  • Nickname
    • Delbert

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