Steve Worster, one of the nation’s premier running backs who was among the most dominant figures in Darrell Royal’s famed Texas wishbone offense from 1968-70, has died. He died on Saturday, August 13, 2022 aged 73.
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Worster attended Bridge City High School in Bridge City, Texas, where he played catcher on the baseball team and fullback on the football team.
He was heavily recruited to play football for several schools. However, upon consideration, he chose to accept a scholarship to the University of Texas at Austin, and while there, he made a great name for himself.
During his years at Texas, Worster rushed for 2,353 yards and scored 36 touchdowns. His teams won three Southwest Conference titles and two national championships.
The legendary Longhorn and two-time All-American is a member of the Texas Athletics Hall of Honor as well as the Texas Sports, Texas High School Football and Cotton Bowl Halls of Fame.
Steve Worster cause of death
A cause of death is yet to be revealed.
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Steve Worster age
Worster was born on July 8, 1949, Rawlins, Wyoming, United States and died on August 13, 2022, aged 73.
Steve Worster height
Woster was of average height. He was 1.8m tall.
Steve Worster parents
Worster was born in Wyoming, but his parents settled in Orange County, Texas when he was a young boy.
There’s no further information about his parents.
Steve Worster wife
Worster was reported to have being divorced at the time of death. However, the identity of his ex-wife is not known and this is because he kept his personal life under the wraps.
Steve Worster children
Worster is survived by two children, Scott and Erin and four grandchildren: Scott’s son Evan and daughter Morgan, and Erin’s sons Noah and Lukas.
Steve Worster net worth
With so many years under his belt as a running back, Worster amassed considerable wealth and at the time of death, his net worth was estimated at $3 million.
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