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Sad news! RIP
TCU T1980 Cadillac Seville with that horrible hump in the back. I forgot what the license plate was but I think it had Frogs in it.
No, we didn't do too well in athletics during his long term, but he was a hell of a nice guy.
And Tucker was the President of the College Football Association which was the negotiating group for TV/College Football (SEC, SWC, B10, ACC, P10, B8, BigEast) when due to actions by the Supreme Court, then Notre Dame and several other prominent programs and conferences felt they could "do better" (more money) on their own. The Dallas Morning News proclaimed that "the College Football Association as a television entity is dead."Signed my diploma.
I disagree on athletics.
We were the worst sports school in the SWC from 1972 to 1979.
Chancellor Tucker saw the problem and hired Wacker and Killer.
Those moves started TCU in the right direct.
I don't think that's sad.Sad news. I have his autograph on a piece of paper that I have framed and is hanging on my wall.
agree. we actually improved under Tucker, the last ordained DoC minister to serve as chancellor.Signed my diploma.
I disagree on athletics.
We were the worst sports school in the SWC from 1972 to 1979.
Chancellor Tucker saw the problem and hired Wacker and Killer.
Those moves started TCU in the right direct.
No, we didn't do too well in athletics during his long term, but he was a hell of a nice
He was born and raised in North Carolina, but did a 3 year year stint as President at Bethany College in West Virginia as a prelude to his Chancellorship.Always a kind man, with an air of near-Roman dignity. A friend of mine was up in the old press box in the magical '84 season, waiting on the elevator. I think we had just beaten Kansas State 45-10. The doors opened, and Earnest stepped in. To his surprise, Chancellor Tucker, who was speaking to several people nearby with his usual understated dignity, quickly darted into the elevator for the ride down. He was all calm and quiet for a moment, then turned to Earnest and hollered and began jumping with excitement. The two of them whooped and hollered until the elevator neared the bottom, and the Chancellor calmed down, straightened his jacket and tie, and said, "That was fun!" The doors opened, and he stepped out, just as calm and cool as usual.
Chancellor Tucker spoke to a fund raiser at River Oaks C.C. in Houston in the early 90s. He began his little speech with a perfect jest, which his dignified mien only helped: "Where I grew up, in West Virginia, what you call a seven course meal, we call a possum and a six-pack."
It's a little dusty in here...
Amen. Also he and Jean donated the statue of Addison and Randolph in center campus.I knew this day was coming and am sorry it is here today. Dr Tucker was a gentle-man who had a gentle touch. And he was a fundraising beast. I was pleased then (and today) to have contributed to the construction of The Tucker Technology Building. The engineering program was developed early in his tenure as it was considered as a requisite program to the University’s long term strength. I attended TCU Neeley Business School along with daughter/cheerleader Jan and THAT, to all you youngsters out there, was a PRIVILEGE! My best to his family and community.
WorthyAmen. Also he and Jean donated the statue of Addison and Randolph in center campus.
Edward McShane Waits 1916-1941
McGruder Ellis Sadler 1941-1965
James Mattox Moudy 1965-1979
William E. Tucker 1979-1998
Michael R. Ferrari 1998-2003
Victor J. Boschini, Jr. 2003-
Amazing TCU has only had 6 Chancellors since 1916.
There are no Ferrari or Boschini buildings.Edward McShane Waits 1916-1941
McGruder Ellis Sadler 1941-1965
James Mattox Moudy 1965-1979
William E. Tucker 1979-1998
Michael R. Ferrari 1998-2003
Victor J. Boschini, Jr. 2003-
Amazing TCU has only had 6 Chancellors since 1916.