Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium at the University of Texas

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REDEDICATION I

On 18 September 1948, the University of Texas Athletics Council rededicated the newly expanded Texas Memorial Stadium to honor the men and women killed in World War II. The next day, the Texas Longhorns hosted the Louisiana State Tigers football team and trounced them 33-0 in front of a crowd that was 47,000 spectators strong.

A black and white page from the Cactus with game photos and text about the rededication game between Texas and LSU in 1948.
Image credit: 1948 Texas v LSU, From the 1949 edition of The Cactus
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