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Former UT All-American, Heisman winner Saxton dies at 74
James Saxton, the former Texas running back who coach Darrell Royal once called the “quickest player in America,” died early Wednesday after battling dementia. He was 74.
Saxton, a 1961 Heisman Trophy finalist and a member of the College Football Hall of Fame who enjoyed a successful banking career, has long been passed in the Texas record books for rushing yardage. But his speed and quickness are still evident in one key statistic: Saxton still holds the school record with 7.9 yards per rushing attempt his senior year.
More at http://www.statesman.com/news/sports/college-football/former-ut-all-american-saxton-dies-at-74/nf8q7/ (subscription required).