David Housel's first Auburn football game was the Iron Bowl in 1956 at Legion Field in Birmingham. His father found a ticket that morning that allowed David to attend. He was hooked on Auburn University that day. From Gordo, Alabama, Housel came to Auburn for school and with the exception of a job in Huntsville, he came to Auburn for good. He met his wife, Susan, while at Auburn.
David Housel served as the Sports Information Director, then Director of Athletics until he retired in 2005. Two years later, he along with former Swim Coach David Marsh and Former Basketball Coach Sonny Smith were inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame.
A true Auburn Man, David Housel, is featured in this Talking Tigers Podcast, presented by Wickles Pickles