Fall 1999

W. Park Kerr’s ’80 multi-million dollar El Paso Chile Co. is saucy. Just like its owner.

Kurt Thomas ’95 thrilled TCU fans his junior and senior years and then, hit again with injuries, seemed to disappear in the NBA. Yet, this June he emerged once more in a starting role with the Knicks during the NBA Finals.

is TCU’s very own Jeff Zimmerman ’93.

A rookie reliever with the Texas Rangers, he earned a place on the mound at the All-Star Game in July after posting the best earned run average in baseball.

Mascot makeover? Super Frog’s been working out. In fact, when he makes his debut at the home opener against Arizona, fans will hardly recognize him, said Dale Young ’66, cheerleader sponsor. “He was hurt by the comments that he was looking too much like a Barney character,” Young said. “He said people wanted him tougher,

Though always breaking ground somewhere, TCU stirred the dust this summer like never before.

Chancellor Ferrari appoints Bob Schieffer ’59 — anchor and moderator of CBS News’ “Face the Nation” — as chair of the Commission on the Future of TCU.

The only thing that may outdo TCU’s 28-19 Norwest Sun Bowl victory over USC last December are the fun and games planned for this season. “Coach Fran and last year’s team are the most significant things to happen to TCU football in years,” said Brian Estridge, director of sports marketing and broadcasting. “Second only to

Playing for keeps and for his cousin, Reggie Hunt is one big reason why Frog football remains in contention.