There’s something new and different about Bulldog Stadium this fall—and football fans pass through it before the first kickoff even takes place. The Sam and Judy Harper Bulldog Stadium Entrance and Ticket Booth had its official ribbon cutting just ahead of the Bulldogs’ November 7 home football game, and family and friends were on hand to celebrate.
The new entrance honors the lives of Sam Y. Harper ’57 (1935-2025) and his wife of sixty-six years, Judith E. (Kern) Harper ’58 (1936- 2024), who were devoted supporters of Texas Lutheran University and Bulldog football. Sam attended TLC on a football scholarship, and Judy was the daughter of a Lutheran minister. The Harpers chose to leave a gift to the university in their will in gratitude for the education and opportunities they received at Texas Lutheran.
The Harper children, who were on hand for the ribbon cutting, chose to renovate and name the entrance to Bulldog Stadium in honor of their parents. Family members in attendance to snip the ribbon were Shelly and Steve Blomstedt, Sara and Chris Taylor, and Scott Harper.
TLU extends heartfelt gratitude to the Haper family for their generosity.
