Gene Shannon (1971) - University of Houston Athletics Hall of Honor - University of Houston Athletics

Calendar

Mar. 26

9:05 pm

Audio Video Stats Tickets

Men's Basketball

vs #13/12 (3) Illinois

Mar. 27

All Day

Track and Field

at Victor Lopez Invitational

Mar. 27

6 PM

Video Stats Tickets

Softball

vs UCF

Mar. 27

6:30 p.m.

Video Stats Tickets

Baseball

vs Baylor

Gene Shannon

Gene Shannon

Induction:
1971

Football (1949-51)

First 1,000-yard rushing season in program history
AP Honorable Mention All-American (1951)
First Team All-Conference (1950-51)
1952 Salad Bowl MVP
Holds two bowl game program records: 175 rushing yards and four touchdowns (both on 28 carries in 1952 Salad Bowl)
Drafted 27th overall in 1952 NFL Draft (San Francisco 49ers)

Highlights: Houston 9, #2 Texas 7

Tuesday, March 24

PREVIEW – Coach Kelvin Sampson vs. #13/12 (3) Illinois (March 23, 2026)

Tuesday, March 24

HIGHLIGHTS – vs. (10) Texas A&M (March 21, 2026)

Monday, March 23

PREVIEW – NCAA Tournament Second Round vs. (10) Texas A&M (March 20, 2026)

Friday, March 20

Team huddle

PREVIEW: In-State Showdown at Schroeder Park This Weekend

Thursday, March 26

Track & Field runners

PREVIEW: Track & Field Ready for Victor Lopez Classic

Thursday, March 26

Stock photo of backpack that reads Houston Tennis and a tennis racquet

Tennis Announces Time Change Against Missouri State

Thursday, March 26

Milos Uzan and the COugars watch his 3-point attempt during NCAA Tournament South Region Second Round vs. Texas A&M

PREVIEW: #5/5 Men’s Basketball Set for Sweet 16

Wednesday, March 25