1969 East Texas State Lions football team

The 1969 East Texas State Lions football team represented East Texas State University in the 1969 NAIA football season. They were led by head coach Ernest Hawkins, who was in his sixth season at East Texas State. The Lions played their home games at Memorial Stadium and were members of the Lone Star Conference. The Lions shared the Lone Star Conference championship with Texas A&I, the eventual national champion.

All-Americans

 * Arthur James, First Team, tailback
 * Jack Herrington, offensive tackle
 * Don Hynds, defensive end

Lone Star Conference superlatives

 * Coach of the Year: Ernest Hawkins

LSC First Team

 * George Daskalakes, wide receiver
 * Jack Herrington, offensive tackle
 * Don Hynds, defensive end
 * Arthur James, tailback
 * Dub Lewis, center

LSC Second Team

 * Bill Allison, fullback
 * Grady Ivy, center/linebacker
 * Mike Kingcaid, defensive tackle
 * Dwight White, defensive tackle

LSC Honorable Mention

 * Jim Dietz, quarterback