Tommy Nelson – 1967 1st African American SRSU Graduate Enrolled as a freshman the Fall 1963, graduated Spring 1967

Tommy Nelson – 1967 1st African American SRSU Graduate Tommy played on the basketball team as a freshman

Tommy Nelson – 1967 1st African American SRSU Graduate As a sophomore, Tommy helped the Lobos to a 7-3-1 record, including a 21-13 win over East Central (OK) College in the post- season All-Sports Bowl.

Tommy Nelson – 1967 1st African American SRSU Graduate His blocked punt led to Jesse Patterson’s 40-yard touchdown return as Sul Ross defeated East Texas State 28-15 in the 1964 Homecoming game

Tommy Nelson – 1967 1st African American SRSU Graduate 1965-1966 All-American Defensive End Most Valuable Lineman- NAIA Playoff game First Team Defensive End – Lone Star Conference First Team Defensive End – Dallas Morning News First Team Defensive End – Fort Worth Star Telegram  1966-1967 3 Yr. Letterman All Conference 65-67 All Texas 65-67 All American 65-67

Tommy Nelson – 1967 1st African American SRSU Graduate 1966 Brand King 1967 Campus Favorite

Tommy Nelson – 1967 1st African American SRSU Graduate Member and officer – Fellowship of Christian Athletes Member of the Methodist Student Center (now the Wesley Center)

Tommy Nelson – 1967 1st African American SRSU Graduate For his notable achievements as a student and athlete, Tommy Nelson was inducted into the Sul Ross State University Athletic Hall of Honor posthumously