Not many people know why July 11, 1964 is one of the most important days in University of Houston history.
By hiring Warren McVea, the Cougars became the first team of a predominantly white Texas university to sign an African-American football player.
Two years after the university’s official integration in 1962, UH spearheaded inclusion and acceptance by being the first major college in the South to integrate their athletic department.
Head Coach Bill Yeoman entered his fourth season with the Cougars after an underwhelming start to his tenure. In his first three seasons, the Cougars went just 11-18.