Texas Tech honors Joe Hornaday before game against Houston
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 10:27 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Texas Tech will commemorate the late Joe Hornaday before their home game against Houston on September 18. A framed photo of Hornaday will be placed in the Galaxy Stadium press box, alongside an 'In Memory of Joe Hornaday' sign. Texas Tech scheduled a pre-game moment of silence in his honor. Hornaday served as the sports information director at Texas Tech for over 16 years and passed away on September 9 at the age of 79, following a fall that resulted in a head injury. A celebration of his life is planned for October 10 at Galaxy Stadium.
- •Joe Hornaday died on September 9 at age 79.
- •A framed photo and tribute will be displayed at the press box.
- •A moment of silence is scheduled before the game.
- •Hornaday was Texas Tech's sports information director from 1980 to 1996.
- •A life celebration is set for October 10 at Galaxy Stadium.
- 10:27 PMYahoo Sports — Texas Tech football honoring the late Joe Hornaday before UH game
"The media relations staff memorializes Joe Hornaday with reserved space in Galaxy Stadium press box for Texas Tech football game vs Houston.
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