Bully Gilstrap

Howard Clifford "Bully" Gilstrap (August 31, 1901-January 4, 1989) was an American college basketball and college football coach and athlete. He graduated in 1924.

In 1925 he became the Athletic Director at Schreiner Institute in Kerrville, Texas, which was then an-all boys military junior college. He was also the head coach for football, basketball, and track during his time as director. In 1926 he led the team to a 10-0 record, defeating teams like Texas Tech, St. Mary's, Sul Ross and McMurray; in 1929 he led them to another undefeated season going 9-0-1; and in 1935 he led them to the state junior college championship.

In 1937, Gilstrap returned to Texas to serve as an assistant coach on the Longhorns football team. He held that job for 20 seasons, under coaches Dana X. Bible, Blair Cherry and Ed Price from 1937 through 1956 and helped the team win six SWC titles and six bowl victories - including four Cotton Bowls. He was also inducted into the Schreiner Hall of Honor as a faculty honoree.

He died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound at his farm near Rosebud, Texas on January 4, 1989.

Gilstrap was the brother of Claude "Chena" Gilstrap, head football coach and athletic director at Texas-Arlington.

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