17 Facts About Jim Swink

Jim Swink was an All-American halfback at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas.

Jim Swink is remembered as one of the greatest running backs in Southwest Conference history and led the Horned Frogs to win consecutive conference championships in 1955 and 1956.

Jim Swink was named an All-American player in 1955 and 1956.

Jim Swink had been assigned to the Black Lions after a 5 months stint at the 12th Evacuation Hospital in Cu-Chi, Vietnam.

Jim Swink was there in the aftermath of the battle helping the medics with the wounded.

Jim Swink had been a famed player in his earlier years, earning him the moniker "the Rusk Rambler" as he led TCU to consecutive conference championships and Cotton Bowl appearances.

Captain Jim Swink was a two time "All American" halfback who finished second in the Heisman Trophy voting in 1955.

In numerous interviews, Jim Swink stated he had been inspired by a physician in Rusk, Texas to pursue a medical career.

Jim Swink had led the nation in scoring and placed second in rushing in 1955.

Jim Swink got to play against Jim Brown, and Swink's team won.

Captain Jim Swink fought hard for us, and though he had little in the field to work with, just his presence was comforting to us and especially to the medics.

Captain Jim Swink did whatever he could with the little he had in the field.

Ross Phillips said Jim Swink was accessible and didn't play the rank game.

Jim Swink said Swink was a fun guy who was always a dedicated doctor.

Jim Swink later practiced medicine in Fort Worth as an orthopedic surgeon.

In 1980, Jim Swink was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame, and in 1982 he was presented with a Silver Anniversary Award by the NCAA for career achievements outside of football.

Jim Swink died on December 3,2014, at his home in Rusk, Texas, due to complications of lymphoma.