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

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

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

6. 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 in the Homecoming game

7. Tommy Nelson – 1967 1st African American SRSU Graduate
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 
3 Yr. Letterman
All Conference 65-67
All Texas 65-67
All American 65-67

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

9. 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)

10. 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