Professional Football Player. He played guard for the University of Texas from 1949 to 1950, and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1983 as well as the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. As a freshman at the UT, McFadin almost left college because he missed his horse; the university sent for his horse and in the long run the UT Longhorns were glad they did so. At UT the 225-pound lineman played both offense and defense and was the Texas boxing and wrestling champion. In 1949, he won All-America honors from the International News Service for his defensive skills. In 1950, the All-America Board, the Associated Press, United Press, INS and Look magazine named him first team All-America, with emphasis on his offensive skills and in the Chicago Tribune All- Star game he was voted Most Valuable Player. After graduation from UT, McFadin served in the U.S. Air Force. A five-time pro bowl player, his professional career began in 1952 after service in the Korean War and included stints with the Rams, Broncos, and Oilers and as an assistant coach with the Houston Oilers from 1966 to 1970. After the 1970 season he went into ranching full-time in Del Rio, Texas, and also worked as an oil field equipment salesman. His professional statistics inluded scoring 24 points as a defensive player in 125 games.
Professional Football Player. He played guard for the University of Texas from 1949 to 1950, and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1983 as well as the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. As a freshman at the UT, McFadin almost left college because he missed his horse; the university sent for his horse and in the long run the UT Longhorns were glad they did so. At UT the 225-pound lineman played both offense and defense and was the Texas boxing and wrestling champion. In 1949, he won All-America honors from the International News Service for his defensive skills. In 1950, the All-America Board, the Associated Press, United Press, INS and Look magazine named him first team All-America, with emphasis on his offensive skills and in the Chicago Tribune All- Star game he was voted Most Valuable Player. After graduation from UT, McFadin served in the U.S. Air Force. A five-time pro bowl player, his professional career began in 1952 after service in the Korean War and included stints with the Rams, Broncos, and Oilers and as an assistant coach with the Houston Oilers from 1966 to 1970. After the 1970 season he went into ranching full-time in Del Rio, Texas, and also worked as an oil field equipment salesman. His professional statistics inluded scoring 24 points as a defensive player in 125 games.
Bio by: Fred Beisser
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