That resulted in Brunson receiving an invitation to be a part of the All-State Texas basketball team, a privilege only granted to the top athletes in the state. However, basketball was his true passion, and he decided to focus on that sport exclusively. In the track & field discipline, such a score would make him a perfect distance runner. In 1950, he set the school record for running one mile for 4 minutes and 43 seconds. Brunson especially excelled in two disciplines – track & field and basketball. Since his early years, he was an exceptional athlete, which made everyone believe he had a promising future in sports. Brunson was born on August 10th, 1933, in Longworth, Texas.
