Eddie Marburger
Inducted 2016
Hometown: Edinburg
High School: Edinburg High School
College: Texas Lutheran College
Best Known for: Athlete – Baseball and Football
b. October 14, 1936
Marburger was a graduate of Edinburg High School where he lettered in baseball, football and basketball.
As a baseball player, Marburger was named to the All-District team for three years and was All-Valley for two years. He played football for three years and was an All-District player. His 1953 team were district champions and State semi-finalist. Marburger also played basketball for two years.
After high school, Eddie attended Texas Lutheran College where in 1959; he earned NAIA Little All-American honors. He was also named to the All-Texas and All-Lutheran teams. He still holds the record for the 2nd and 3rd longest kickoff returns in Texas Lutheran history. He also lettered in baseball, leading his team with a .380 batting average in 1956. In 1958 he led the NAIA in runs scored and stolen bases. He earned a total of eight letters while attending TLC – four in football and four in baseball.