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H.J. Lutcher Stark Center for Physical Culture The Stark Center is once again fully open to the public and we welcome you to visit from 9-5 on wee

Small in stature but mighty in strength, Joe DePietro made Olympic history at the 1948 London Games, capturing gold for ...
10/09/2026

Small in stature but mighty in strength, Joe DePietro made Olympic history at the 1948 London Games, capturing gold for the United States in the bantamweight weightlifting division (123 pounds). Known for his extraordinary upper-body strength, DePietro set a world record in the press on his way to Olympic glory.

His remarkable achievements cemented his place among America's greatest weightlifters and remain a testament to the power of determination, discipline, and strength. His wonderful photos, courtesy of the Rader Collection, are available on the Strongman Project website.

NEW EXHIBIT, NOW OPEN: "Hullabaloo Hooray: The History of Texas Spirit."True Texas Spirit is that internalized pride car...
10/01/2026

NEW EXHIBIT, NOW OPEN: "Hullabaloo Hooray: The History of Texas Spirit."
True Texas Spirit is that internalized pride carried in the hearts of those lucky enough to walk this campus. It settles inside us when we first arrive and it stays, after turning our blood orange, for the rest of our lives. It is the thing that the poets try to name, the definition of what it means to be a Longhorn. The Texas Spirit Squad is the physical manifestation of that intangible sense of belonging by supporting not just the athletic programs, but the entire campus community. Today, the Texas Spirit Squad consists of over one hundred members making up an all-women’s cheer team (“white squad”), a co-ed cheer team (“orange squad”), the pom dance team, and Hook ‘Em, our beloved mascot. This exhibit celebrates the history of Texas Spirit and the vibrant culture and proud traditions they’ve made popular that shape the identity of the University. Visit us in the North End Zone at DKR Memorial Stadium, M-F, 9-5pm FREE OF CHARGE

Scott Wilson was a legendary University of Texas superfan and Austin attorney who attended hundreds of consecutive Longh...
09/29/2026

Scott Wilson was a legendary University of Texas superfan and Austin attorney who attended hundreds of consecutive Longhorn football and baseball games.
He had attendance streaks of 595 consecutive Texas football games and 1,564 consecutive baseball games (home and away) without missing a matchup since April 2000.
He was renowned for wearing head-to-toe burnt orange, greeting the team buses on the road, and leading the crowd in singing "The Eyes of Texas". He was honored widely by coaches and players—including Mack Brown, C**t McCoy, and Jim Schlossnagle—for his unmatched dedication to UT athletics. Superfan Scott Wilson passed away on October 31, 2025, at the age of 74, following a month-long hospitalization after suffering a medical emergency while traveling to a football game in Florida. Today would have been his 75th birthday. Our best wishes go out to his family. R.I.P. Scott!

Charles Estes earned twenty national and state body building titles. Charles won the title of "Mr. Tennessee" three time...
09/23/2026

Charles Estes earned twenty national and state body building titles. Charles won the title of "Mr. Tennessee" three times; in 1962, 1964 and Mr. Tennessee over 60 in 1999. Among his most notable accomplishments in bodybuilding were 4th in "Jr. Mr. America" in 1964; 5th in "Mr. America" in 1965; 6th in "Mr. USA" in 1965; and 1st in "Collegiate Mr. America" in 1970. His wonderful photos, courtesy of the Rader Collection, are available on the Strongman Project website.

A Texas Track & Field icon is being inducted into the UT HOH this weekend. Congratulations to Ryan Crouser and his famil...
09/18/2026

A Texas Track & Field icon is being inducted into the UT HOH this weekend. Congratulations to Ryan Crouser and his family!

A Texas Tennis icon is being inducted into the UT HOH this weekend. Congratulations to Janet Walker and her family! ...
09/17/2026

A Texas Tennis icon is being inducted into the UT HOH this weekend. Congratulations to Janet Walker and her family!

The Strongman Project includes thousands of images showcasing strongmen and strongwomen throughout history. The Features...
09/16/2026

The Strongman Project includes thousands of images showcasing strongmen and strongwomen throughout history. The Features section focuses on an in-depth look at individuals that are added to continuously. This feature on Karl Norberg can be enjoyed at: https://strongmanproject.com/features/102 In addition, you can visit us at 403 DeLoss Dodds Way in the North End Zone on the 5th floor of the DKR Memorial Football Stadium on the UT Austin campus. Free of charge! 9-5pm, M-F.

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403 East 23rd Street, NEZ, STE 5. 700
Austin, TX
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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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