In Memoriam: Red McCombs – University of Texas Athletics
Statement from Chris Del Conte on the passing of Red McCombs:
“We lost a great one, an iconic supporter and ever-present figure in Texas Athletics, with the passing of Red McCombs. He was truly a Texas legend, who absolutely loved his native state of Texas, UT and his Longhorns. Red was so full of life, such a man of conviction, a great friend to many and he and his wife, Charline, left an indelible mark on our state, the nation and the world. There’s not many stories more powerful than Red’s, a man who built an empire from the ground up with an aggressive attitude, determination, ingenuity and an endless Texas spirit. He’s an inspirational tale of a small town boy who had big aspirations and lived out every kids sports dreams — owning a minor baseball team, NFL and NBA teams, in addition to all of his car dealerships. He was involved in countless and diverse successful ventures, impacted so many and was far-reaching in his endeavors. And, his generosity, compassion and philanthropy was extraordinary and well documented, too.
“It certainly was a life well-lived and a legacy so immense. Red left no stone unturned in life in everything he did and I count myself as one of the lucky ones to have had him as a friend and mentor. I’m beyond thankful that he was in my life and will carry the wisdom, knowledge and lessons I learned in our many visits for a lifetime. I’ll miss him dearly, but we are forever grateful for all he and Charline did for Texas Athletics. Their legacy and impact will never be forgotten, and we send our deepest sympathy and condolences to his family and friends.”
