My: All-american

: Throughout the season, Freddie played through intensifying pain in his left leg, which he initially dismissed as a minor injury. The Diagnosis

: He became a key starter, helping lead Texas through a grueling schedule toward the 1969 National Championship. My All-American

: Only 20 days after surgery, Freddie stunned the world by appearing on the sidelines with his team—on crutches—to watch them win the 1970 Cotton Bowl. A Lasting Legacy : Throughout the season, Freddie played through intensifying

: Today, Longhorn players touch the Freddie Steinmark scoreboard as they run onto the field at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium as a tribute to his grit. : Throughout the season

: Days after the iconic "Game of the Century" victory over Arkansas, X-rays revealed a malignant bone tumor just above his knee.