TCU Loses One Of Its Own

[Pure Purple]

Vernon Hallbeck, 77, class of 1958, died in Houston on

August 6, 2011. Vernon was an outstanding player on the

Frog football teams of 1954, 1955 and 1956. He served as

a TCU assistant coach from 1958 to 1963. He played and

coached in three Cotton Bowl games. In 1994 he was inducted

in the TCU Hall of Fame. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann

(Mitchell) Hallbeck, who is also a TCU graduate.

 

[SuperToad]

Always very unfortunate to lose a truly great horned frog. Rest in peace Vernon

 

[tcudoc]

Was he a poster on this forum?

 

[Pappy Frog]

One of my heroes.
Steady, dependable
on the playing field...

 

[ricksterh]

Vernon was from down here in San Benito. A good friend of mine was talking about him the other night. He said he was a great guy. My friend ran a Coors operation and is also good friends with Bob Lilly. He is not a TCU guy himself but sure is connected with some good Frogs.

 

[Leap Frog]

Mr.Hallbeck was recruited as a lineman, but was moved to fullback in 1955 when Buddy Dike missed the season after suffering a severe injury. Vernon did one great job in short yardage situations, and was a terrific lead blocker for Swink & Co. My best wishes for his family.