Fred “Freddie” Edwards
Inducted 2004
Hometown: Donna
High School: Donna High School
College: The University of Texas
Best Known for: Athlete – Football
Edwards knew what winning was all about, as he won a state high school title with the Earl Scott-led Donna Redskins in 1961, and went on to play for The University of Texas' 1963 national championship team under Darrell Royal.
He was one of the area's all-time great athletes, making all-district multiple times in football and basketball, including All-State honors on the gridiron. He was also a great track athlete in high school and played in the State Basketball Tournament.
Starting opposite Tommy Nobis for the Longhorns, the 210-pound Edwards was named Defensive MVP of the 1966 Bluebonnet Bowl; he and Nobis had won a national award as Best Linebacker Duo in 1965, after Texas won the Orange Bowl.
Edwards was also a standout for the San Antonio Toros, an outstanding semi-professional team, from 1967-70, before knee injuries curtailed his playing days.