AUSTIN, Texas — Longhorn legend and two-time All-American Steve Worster has died at age 73. Worster is a member of the Texas Athletics Hall of Fame and in the Texas Sports, Texas High School Football and Cotton Bowl Hall of Fames as well.

The Longhorn was one of the most dominant figures in Darrell Royal’s iconic offensive line up from 1968-1970. He was a punishing blocker and a powerful fullback with speed.

"Steve was the toughest football player I have ever seen," said Longhorn teammate and College Football Hall of Fame offensive lineman Bob McKay. "He hit or was hit on every down and never backed down or slowed up."

Worster’s football success started before college when he led Bridge City High School to the 1966 3A State Championship. When he committed to the 1967 Longhorn signing class, his class became known as the “Worster Bunch.”

As freshmen weren’t eligible to play varsity their first years, Longhorn nation anticipated Worster to make his debut. It wasn’t long before Longhorn fans saw the impact Worster had and would have on the school’s football program.

The three-time All Southwest Conference selection helped lead his school to the 1969 and 1970 championships, as well as the school’s best 30-game win streak. While Worster was on varsity, Texas won all three SWC titles and he finished his football career as the most productive rusher in Longhorn history.

Hall of Fame and legendary Longhorn Sports Information Director Bill Little says "Long before the buzz phrase 'GOAT' became a moniker for the 'Greatest of All Time,' there was Steve Worster. He was arguably the best that ever was in his time. For those who saw him play in the late 1960s as an All-American fullback at Texas, if he wasn't the 'best' to play the game at Texas, no one was better."

Worster helped lead his school to three consecutive Cotton Bowls appearances and earned himself Outstanding Offensive Player honors.