Texas A&M announces statue unveiling for coach R.C. Slocum at Kyle Field

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Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Texas A&M announces statue unveiling for coach R.C. Slocum at Kyle Field
Summary

Texas A&M will unveil a statue of former head coach R.C. Slocum outside Kyle Field at 2 p.m. on Sept. 4, the day before the Aggies' season opener. The statue, sculpted by Steven Whyte, honors Slocum's legacy during his 30 years with the program, including 14 seasons as head coach from 1989 to 2002. He recorded a 123–47–2 record, winning four conference titles and achieving ten ranked finishes. Slocum will be the only coach at A&M honored with a statue, joining two former players already recognized.

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  • Statue unveiling scheduled for Sept. 4 at 2 p.m.
  • Sculptor Steven Whyte also created the John David Crow statue.
  • Slocum's tenure included five 10-win seasons and four conference titles.
  • He is a member of the Texas A&M Athletic Hall of Fame.
  • The statue signifies Slocum's unique legacy among A&M coaches.
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Long overdue for the Aggie coaching legend

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