Feature Friday – Rufus Granderson

Temple Dunbar High School Panther

Feature Friday – Today we are looking at one of Temple’s finest players, even though he did not go to Temple High. No, Rufus Granderson went to Dunbar High School in the 1950s. Prior to his pro career, Rufus not only starred at Dunbar but also at Prairie View A&M. In 1958, Granderson helped the … Read more

Texas and Pro Football Hall of Famer Bobby Dillon

Bobby Dillon

Temple has a rich football history. But it dates back well before winning the school’s first state title in 1979. Growing up in Temple you are well versed in the history of Bob McQueen and Kenneth Davis. But did you realize that there are quite a few more Texas High School Football Hall of Famers … Read more

Temple Celebrates 800th Victory

Earlier this year, Temple High School became just the 4th program in Texas High School Football to reach 800 victories joining Highland Park, Amarillo, and Mart. Recently TISD produced a short video on what it means to be from Temple and a little bit about that Blue Front, White Back Magic. Included in the video … Read more