Javelina Hall of Fame
Sid Blanks was an All-American member of the football team in 1960-63 and also a member of the Javelina track and field squad. He was inducted into the Javelina Hall of Fame in 1981.
He was the first black football player in the LSC. He was All-American twice and made the all-conference squad four times.
Blanks set numerous records while with the Javelinas, both conference and school marks. He led the team in rushing in 1960, 1961 and 1963; led the squad in scoring in 1960, 1961 and 1963, and he was the leading receiver in 1961 and 1963.
He led the LSC in rushing in 1960 and 1961 and was the top scorer in 1960.
After finishing at Texas A&I, Blanks was a standout in the professional ranks.
Blanks was a captain of the 1963 team.
From Del Rio, Blanks currently resides in The Woodlands. He had a son, Sid Jr., who played with the Javelina football team in 1981.
