College Station in Brazos County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

The Twelfth Man

Photographed by Morgan Petermann, October 4, 2025

1. The Twelfth Man Marker

Inscription. On January 2, 1922, Texas A&M played Centre College in the Dixie Classic in Dallas. After numerous injuries to the Aggie team, Coach Dana C. Bible called E. King Gill '24 from the stands. Gill, a basketball player and former football team member, suited up. He never entered the game, but his willingness to support the team provided inspiration for victory. The strong support of Aggies for their teams keeps alive that special part of the Aggie Spirit known as the Twelfth Man tradition.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is January 2, 1922.

Location. 30° 36.787′ N, 96° 20.442′ W. Marker is in College Station, Texas, in Brazos County. It is at the intersection of Houston Street and Lamar Street on Houston Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: College Station TX 77840, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: James Earl Rudder (within shouting distance of this marker); Senator Matthew Gaines (within shouting distance of this marker); James Earl Rudder '32 (within shouting distance of this marker); Aggies in World War I (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hart Hall (about 400 feet away); Main Drill Field, Texas A&M University

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(about 500 feet away); Nagle Hall (about 700 feet away); Silver Taps (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in College Station.

The Twelfth Man statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Morgan Petermann, October 4, 2025

2. The Twelfth Man statue

Lyrics to The Twelfth Man" image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Morgan Petermann, October 4, 2025

3. Lyrics to The Twelfth Man"

Written by Mrs. Ford Munnerlyn, located on the opposite side of the base of the Twelfth Man statue.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2025, by Morgan Petermann of Hurst, Texas. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 6, 2025, by Morgan Petermann of Hurst, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.