University of Houston Athletics
University of Houston Athletics Hall of Honor
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)
Press Conference: Head Coach Willie Fritz Previews Texas Bowl vs. LSU
Monday, December 22
HIGHLIGHTS – vs #14/14 Arkansas (December 20, 2025)
Monday, December 22
POSTGAME – vs #14/14 Arkansas (December 20, 2025)
Saturday, December 20
PREVIEW – Coach Kelvin Sampson vs. #14/14 Arkansas (December 17, 2025)
Wednesday, December 17
