Overview
- Shipley’s family said a machine he was operating on his ranch near Burnet caught fire, and he sustained severe burns before escaping.
- A ranch worker drove him to a local hospital, after which he was care-flighted to an Austin facility where he remains hospitalized.
- On Texas Football reporter Bobby Burton, citing Shipley’s father, reported third-degree burns on roughly 20% of Shipley’s body.
- Bob Shipley said his son is undergoing several surgeries, with clinicians closely watching for infection and pneumonia.
- The 40-year-old former Texas All-American and Bengals draftee holds Longhorns receiving records, and his family has asked for prayers.