Bill Hodge

2003 Hall of Fame Class

Football-Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration 1973

  • Receiver for the Tigers from 1969 through 1972.
  • Chosen for Associated Press Little All-America Third Team and United Press International All-Texas College First Team. Also an All-Southland Conference honoree.
  • Held Tiger receiving records for 30 years: career receiving yards (2,285) and receptions (157) until 2002.
  • Led in single-season touchdowns (nine in 1972) until 1997, and tied in 1998.
  • Was fifth in career touchdown receptions (22) and first until 1999.
  • Won the gold medal in racquetball at National Senior Olympic Games, 2003. Also won gold medal as Texas state champion in Senior Olympics, 2001-2003.