Julius Whittier

Julius Whittier
Born
Julius Edward Whittier

(1950-07-07)July 7, 1950
DiedSeptember 25, 2018(2018-09-25) (aged 68)
EducationUniversity of Texas

LBJ School of Public Affairs

OccupationProsecutor
Known forFirst black player on the University of Texas football team
College football career
PositionLinebacker, offensive guard, offensive tackle, tight end
MajorPhilosophy
Career history
CollegeTexas
Bowl gamesCotton Bowl Classic (1971, 1972, 1973)
High schoolHighlands
Career highlights and awards
  • National Championship (1970)
  • Texas Athletics Hall of Honor (2013)

Julius Whittier (July 7, 1950 – September 25, 2018) was the first black player on the University of Texas football team, among his other accomplishments.