As per our current Database, Darrell Royal is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 10, 2020).
Currently, Darrell Royal is 99 years, 9 months and 22 days old. Darrell Royal will celebrate 100rd birthday on a Saturday 6th of July 2024. Below we countdown to Darrell Royal upcoming birthday.
Popular As | Darrell Royal |
Occupation | Football Coach |
Age | 99 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Born | July 6, 1924 (OK) |
Birthday | July 6 |
Town/City | OK |
Nationality | OK |
Darrell Royalโs zodiac sign is Cancer. According to astrologers, the sign of Cancer belongs to the element of Water, just like Scorpio and Pisces. Guided by emotion and their heart, they could have a hard time blending into the world around them. Being ruled by the Moon, phases of the lunar cycle deepen their internal mysteries and create fleeting emotional patterns that are beyond their control. As children, they don't have enough coping and defensive mechanisms for the outer world, and have to be approached with care and understanding, for that is what they give in return.
Darrell Royal was born in the Year of the Rat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rat are quick-witted, clever, charming, sharp and funny. They have excellent taste, are a good friend and are generous and loyal to others considered part of its pack. Motivated by money, can be greedy, is ever curious, seeks knowledge and welcomes challenges. Compatible with Dragon or Monkey.
Legendary football coach of the University of Texas who pioneered the wishbone offense, leading to three national championships.
He took over the Longhorns in 1957, following a season when the team won only a single game.
He had 11 Southwest Conference titles to go with his three national championships, and his 184-game winning record, compiled over 20 years, was one of the best in college football.
He grew up in Hollis, Oklahoma, to a family impoverished by the the Depression.
He coached in the so-called "Game of the Century" national championship match between his Longhorns and Arkansas, with President Richard Nixon in attendance at the game.