Texas A&M Athletic Hall of Fame
- Induction:
- 1979
- Class:
- 1971
An outstanding trackman, Mills was the first black athlete signed to an A&M scholarship. Curtis Mills set, or helped his team set, eleven school records and won seven Southwest Conference championships during his collegiate career. In addition, he set a world record in 1969 in the the 440-yard dash and was also a member of relay teams that set two additional world records. Among his many other atheltic accomplishments are:
NCAA Championship, 440-yard dash, 1969
All-American, 440-yard dash, 1969, 1970
All-American, 440-yard relay, 1969, 1970
SWC Champion, 440-yard dash, 1969, 1970, 1971
SWC Champion, 220-yard dash, 1970
SWC Champion, 440-yard relay, 1971
World Record Setter, 440-yard dash, 1969 (44.7)
World Record Setter, 880-yard relay, 1970
World Record Setter, indoor mile relay, 1970
