Hardin-Simmons University

A native of Tye, Texas, Harold Stephens was a three-year letterman for Coach Sammy Baugh at HSU. A member of the Cowboys 1958 Border Conference championship team as a sophomore, he gained national acclaim in 1960 by completing over 56% of his passes. He was the quarterback for the undefeated freshman team while playing on the varsity team at the same time. Statistically he finished ranked 6th in the nation after his sophomore year, 4th after his junior year, and 1st after his senior year. Chosen to play in the Copper Bowl All-Star game, he was honored as the Most Inspirational Player and was also the Outstanding Back of the game. After graduation he played one year in the United Football League before being drafted up to the New York Jets.