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Texas football community mourns the passing of Duke Carlisle

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Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Texas football community mourns the passing of Duke Carlisle

Summary

Duke Carlisle, the former Texas quarterback who led the Longhorns to the 1964 national championship, has passed away at the age of 84 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Carlisle was recognized for his contributions to the team, winning the Most Valuable Player award in the Cotton Bowl against Navy. His family announced his death over the weekend. Carlisle remains one of only four Texas quarterbacks to have claimed the prestigious season-long accolade in college football.

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•Duke Carlisle led Texas to the 1964 national championship
•He was 84 years old at the time of his death
•Carlisle won MVP in the Cotton Bowl against Navy
•His family announced his death after a seven-year cancer battle
•He is one of four Texas quarterbacks with a season-long accolade

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12:52 AMYahoo Sports — Longhorns Daily News: Texas football bids farewell to late legend Duke Carlisle

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Quarterback Duke Carlisle led Texas football to its famed 1964 national championship glory. He was one of just four former Texas quarterbacks to have claimed the collegiate sport’s most sought after season-long accolade. And while the Kaufman, Texas, native never managed to win individual awards beyond his Most Valuable Player Award following the Longhorns’ Cotton […]
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