North Texas Athletics Hall of Fame
Royce Womble, a running back for the Eagles from 1949 to 1951, was a big part of the 1950 team that was Gulf Coast Conference Co-Champions, rushing for 502 yards and five touchdowns on 78 carries.
Following his outstanding collegiate career, Womble was drafted by the NFL's Baltimore Colts and went on to play six seasons in the league, five with Baltimore and one with the San Diego Chargers. Womble was named the Baltimore Colts Rookie of the Year in 1954 and he was also the Chargers offensive captain during the 1960 season, his final as a professional.
The versatile Womble also lettered in track and field and served two years in the Navy after graduation. The Arlington, Texas, native received his bachelor's and master's degrees from North Texas in 1952 and 1966, respectively.
After his football career came to a close, Womble went on to a successful business career as a the owner of Arlington Sporting Goods.