1967 East Texas State Lions football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1967 East Texas State Lions football Lone Star Conference LSC 4–6 3–4 Ernest Hawkins 4th Memorial Stadium The 1967 East Texas State Lions football team represented East Texas State University in the 1967 NAIA football season. They were led by head coach Ernest Hawkins, who was in his fourth season at East Texas State. The Lions played their home games at Memorial Stadium and were members of the Lone Star Conference. The Lions finished the season with a 4–6 record. Schedule 1967 small college AP Central September 16 l y Abilene Christian Memorial Stadium Commerce, TX 16–24 7,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/abilene-reporter-news-wildcats-fracture/129526431/ The Abilene Reporter-News Wildcats fracture East Texas St. jinx September 17, 1967 August 6, 2023 Newspapers.com Cumulative Football Statistics Report (1967 Abilene Christian) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/2/stats/13797 National Collegiate Athletic Association May 29, 2025 September 23 w y y 1967 Southwest Missouri State Bears Southwest Missouri State SMS Stadium Springfield, MO 37–15 September 30 l y UT Arlington 6 Memorial Stadium Commerce, TX 6–7 10,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67533777/rebels-squeeze-past-lions-76/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Rebels squeeze past Lions 7–6 October 1, 1967 August 6, 2023 Newspapers.com October 7 l y 1967 McMurry Indians McMurry Shotwell Stadium Abilene, TX 9–13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/abilene-reporter-news-puckett-to-stansbu/129526649/ The Abilene Reporter-News Puckett-to-Stansbury for 13–9 win October 8, 1967 August 6, 2023 Newspapers.com October 14 l y 1967 Texas A&I Javelinas Texas A&I Javelina Stadium Kingsville, TX 6–24 https://www.newspapers.com/article/san-antonio-express-san-antonio-express/39291811/ Express and News Javs win to remain undefeated October 15, 1967 August 6, 2023 Newspapers.com October 21 w 1967 Sul Ross Lobos Sul Ross Memorial Stadium Commerce, TX 31–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-odessa-american-sul-ross-falls-to-ea/129526772/ The Odessa American Sul Ross falls to East Texas October 22, 1967 August 6, 2023 Newspapers.com October 27 l y 1967 Howard Payne Yellowjackets Howard Payne Lion Stadium Brownwood, TX 14–28 https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-jackets-bounce/129526848/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram 'Jackets bounce by ETS October 28, 1967 August 6, 2023 Newspapers.com November 4 w Sam Houston State Memorial Stadium Commerce, TX 31–8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/116892303/east-texas-state-socks-sam-houston/ The Shreveport Times East Texas State socks Sam Houston November 5, 1967 August 6, 2023 Newspapers.com November 11 l y Southwest Texas State 10 Evans Field San Marcos, TX 26–48 SWT pounds East Texas https://www.newspapers.com/clip/97972924/swt-pounds-east-texas/ The Austin American November 12, 1967 August 6, 2023 Newspapers.com November 18 w 1967 Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Stephen F. Austin Memorial Stadium Commerce, TX 12–10 https://www.newspapers.com/article/abilene-reporter-news-lions-slip-by-jac/129527098/ Lions slip by 'Jacks The Abilene Reporter-News November 19, 1967 August 6, 2023 Newspapers.com https://lionathletics.com/sports/2015/8/31/FB_0831154147.aspx Texas A&M University Commerce Department of Athletics December 12, 2016 August 4, 2023 Lion Football History Postseason awards All-Americans Sam Walton, Second Team offensive line Tom Black, Honorable Mention tight end Arthur James, Honorable Mention tailback Mike Venable, Honorable Mention linebacker All-Lone Star Conference LSC First Team Tom Black, tight end Arthur James, tailback Sam Walton, offensive tackle LSC Second Team Chad Brown, offensive tackle Tommy Briscoe, offensive guard Mike Venable, linebacker LSC Honorable Mention Charles Froneberger, center References East Texas State Category:East Texas A&M Lions football seasons East Texas State Lions football