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Texas Longhorns 1975 baseball team photos: National champions then and now

Joe Henke, left, and David Palmore were standout linebackers who won national championships at Texas A&I in 1974, 1975 and 1976, when Freddy Jonas was the Javelinas’ defensive coordinator.
Joe Henke, left, and David Palmore were standout linebackers who won national championships at Texas A&I in 1974, 1975 and 1976, when Freddy Jonas was the Javelinas’ defensive coordinator.
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To secure the national championship in 1975, Texas went 4-1 at the College World Series. Texas recorded a 5-1 win over South Carolina in the title game.
To secure the national championship in 1975, Texas went 4-1 at the College World Series. Texas recorded a 5-1 win over South Carolina in the title game.
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Texas' 1975 national championship team reunites at UFCU Disch-Falk Field ahead of a game against Georgia on April 5, 2025.
Texas' 1975 national championship team reunites at UFCU Disch-Falk Field ahead of a game against Georgia on April 5, 2025.
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The Texas Longhorns went 59-6 and won a national championship during the 1975 season. That was the Longhorns' first title since 1950.
The Texas Longhorns went 59-6 and won a national championship during the 1975 season. That was the Longhorns' first title since 1950.
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Former Texas pitcher Martin Flores flashes a Hook 'em at UFCU Disch-Falk Field prior to the Texas-Georgia game during a ceremony honoring the 50th anniversary of his 1975 Texas Longhorns' College World Series title. Saturday, Apr., 5, 2025.
Former Texas pitcher Martin Flores flashes a Hook 'em at UFCU Disch-Falk Field prior to the Texas-Georgia game during a ceremony honoring the 50th anniversary of his 1975 Texas Longhorns' College World Series title. Saturday, Apr., 5, 2025.
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Former Texas baseball player and coach Bill Bethea flashes a Hook 'em during a ceremony at UFCU Disch-Falk Field honoring Texas' 1975 College World Series national championship team, prior to the Texas-Georgia game. Bethea was an assistant coach for the Longhorns that season.
Former Texas baseball player and coach Bill Bethea flashes a Hook 'em during a ceremony at UFCU Disch-Falk Field honoring Texas' 1975 College World Series national championship team, prior to the Texas-Georgia game. Bethea was an assistant coach for the Longhorns that season.
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Texas third baseman Keith Moreland, center, is congratulated after a play during the 1975 season, which ended with the Texas Longhorns winning the College World Series, the school's first national championship since 1950. Moreland was an All-American that year.
Texas third baseman Keith Moreland, center, is congratulated after a play during the 1975 season, which ended with the Texas Longhorns winning the College World Series, the school's first national championship since 1950. Moreland was an All-American that year.
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Members of the 1975 Texas Longhorns national championship baseball team pose at UFCU Disch-Falk Field prior to the Texas-Georgia game during a ceremony honoring the 50th anniversary of their College World Series title. Saturday, Apr., 5, 2025.
Members of the 1975 Texas Longhorns national championship baseball team pose at UFCU Disch-Falk Field prior to the Texas-Georgia game during a ceremony honoring the 50th anniversary of their College World Series title. Saturday, Apr., 5, 2025.
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Former players of the 1975 Texas Longhorns national championship baseball team take part in a ceremonial pitch at UFCU Disch-Falk Field prior to the Texas-Georgia game during a ceremony honoring the 50th anniversary of their College World Series title. Saturday, Apr., 5, 2025.
Former players of the 1975 Texas Longhorns national championship baseball team take part in a ceremonial pitch at UFCU Disch-Falk Field prior to the Texas-Georgia game during a ceremony honoring the 50th anniversary of their College World Series title. Saturday, Apr., 5, 2025.
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Members of the 1975 Texas Longhorns national championship baseball team flash their Hook 'ems to the crowd at UFCU Disch-Falk Field prior to the Texas-Georgia game during a ceremony honoring the 50th anniversary of their College World Series title. Saturday, Apr., 5, 2025.
Members of the 1975 Texas Longhorns national championship baseball team flash their Hook 'ems to the crowd at UFCU Disch-Falk Field prior to the Texas-Georgia game during a ceremony honoring the 50th anniversary of their College World Series title. Saturday, Apr., 5, 2025.
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Rick Bradley, a catcher on Texas' 1975 national championship baseball team, walks off the mound at UFCU Disch-Falk Field prior to the Texas-Georgia game during a ceremony honoring the 50th anniversary of that team's College World Series title. Saturday, Apr., 5, 2025.
Rick Bradley, a catcher on Texas' 1975 national championship baseball team, walks off the mound at UFCU Disch-Falk Field prior to the Texas-Georgia game during a ceremony honoring the 50th anniversary of that team's College World Series title. Saturday, Apr., 5, 2025.
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Former Texas infielder Steve Day smiles before signing a commemorative piece on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Members of the 1975 Texas Longhorns national championship baseball team were honored at UFCU Disch-Falk Field prior to the Texas-Georgia game for the 50th anniversary of their College World Series title. Saturday, Apr., 5, 2025.
Former Texas infielder Steve Day smiles before signing a commemorative piece on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Members of the 1975 Texas Longhorns national championship baseball team were honored at UFCU Disch-Falk Field prior to the Texas-Georgia game for the 50th anniversary of their College World Series title. Saturday, Apr., 5, 2025.
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