Jim Swink
Jim Swink was born in Shelby County, Texas, United States on March 14th, 1936 and is the American Football Player. At the age of 78, Jim Swink biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.
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Swink was named an All-American player in 1955 and 1956. His best season was in 1955, when he rushed for 1,283 yards (which was second-best in the nation) and led the country with 125 points scored. In just the first four games of that season he gained 484 yards and scored 10 touchdowns. His best performance that year was during the rival match with Texas in Austin. During the game, Swink rushed 15 times for 235 yards and scored 26 points in a 47–20 rout of the Longhorns. In the same year, he finished second to Howard Cassady of Ohio State in the voting for the Heisman Trophy. The Longhorns' slogan and famous hand gesture, known as the "Hook 'em Horns," was created in reference to the need to mitigate Swink's prowess as a player.
After finishing his degree at TCU, Swink chose to give up playing in the National Football League and attended medical school instead. In 1960, he joined the American Football League's Dallas Texans for their inaugural season.
According to the book June 17, 1967: Battle of Xom Bo II by David Hearne:
He later practiced medicine in Fort Worth as an orthopedic surgeon. In 1980, Swink was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame, and in 1982 he was presented with a Silver Anniversary Award by the NCAA for career achievements outside of football. In 2005, he was awarded the Doak Walker Legends Award.
Swink died on December 3, 2014, at his home in Rusk, Texas, due to complications of lymphoma. According to his wife, he continued his medical practice until he became ill.