The 1969 East Texas State Lions football team represented East Texas State University in the 1969 NAIA football season. They were led by head coach Ernest Hawkins, who was in his sixth season at East Texas State. The Lions played their home games at Memorial Stadium and were members of the Lone Star Conference. The Lions shared the Lone Star Conference championship with Texas A&I, the eventual national champion.
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Postseason awards All-Americans Arthur James, First Team, tailback Jack Herrington, offensive tackle Don Hynds, defensive end
Lone Star Conference superlatives Coach of the Year: Ernest Hawkins
All-Lone Star Conference LSC First Team George Daskalakes, wide receiver Jack Herrington, offensive tackle Don Hynds, defensive end Arthur James, tailback Dub Lewis, center
LSC Second Team Bill Allison, fullback Grady Ivy, center/linebacker Mike Kingcaid, defensive tackle Dwight White, defensive tackle
LSC Honorable Mention Jim Dietz, quarterback
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