Devoted Texas Longhorns fan Scott Wilson, 74, passed away Friday. An Austin lawyer and proud UT alum, Wilson was hospitalized in Florida after a medical emergency while traveling to a game. He hadn't missed a Texas baseball game in over 25 years and was planning to attend his 595th consecutive football game.
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