The College Football History of Oklahoma Sooners
  • The College Football History of Oklahoma Sooners - Historic Newspapers
  • The College Football History of Oklahoma Sooners - Historic Newspapers
  • The College Football History of Oklahoma Sooners - Historic Newspapers
  • The College Football History of Oklahoma Sooners - Historic Newspapers
  • The College Football History of Oklahoma Sooners - Historic Newspapers
  • The College Football History of Oklahoma Sooners - Historic Newspapers
  • The College Football History of Oklahoma Sooners - Historic Newspapers
  • The College Football History of Oklahoma Sooners - Historic Newspapers
  • The College Football History of Oklahoma Sooners - Historic Newspapers
  • The College Football History of Oklahoma Sooners - Historic Newspapers
  • The History of Game of Thrones Los Angeles Times Edition - Historic Newspapers
The College Football History of Oklahoma Sooners - Historic Newspapers
The College Football History of Oklahoma Sooners - Historic Newspapers
The College Football History of Oklahoma Sooners - Historic Newspapers
The College Football History of Oklahoma Sooners - Historic Newspapers
The College Football History of Oklahoma Sooners - Historic Newspapers
The College Football History of Oklahoma Sooners - Historic Newspapers
The College Football History of Oklahoma Sooners - Historic Newspapers
The College Football History of Oklahoma Sooners - Historic Newspapers
The College Football History of Oklahoma Sooners - Historic Newspapers
The College Football History of Oklahoma Sooners - Historic Newspapers
The History of Game of Thrones Los Angeles Times Edition - Historic Newspapers

FOLLOW the story of the Oklahoma Sooners from 1936 onwards, told through authentic Oklahoman newspaper reports. Relive the incredible 29 โ€“ 28 victory over Ohio State in 1977, the legendary 47-game winning streak from 1953 to 1957, unforgettable matchups and more. Choose a cover and personalize your book with a name and message to create a unique gift.

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THE CLOCK IS TICKING at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, and the Sooners are clinging to a one-point lead. Ohio State drives hard, the Buckeyes refusing to yield, but Oklahomaโ€™s defense holds firm. Higgins throws โ€ฆ intercepted! The offense takes the field, the crowd rising with every snap. The seconds crawl by, every yard fought for, every tackle crucial. Then โ€ฆ the final whistle blows. Oklahoma 29, Ohio State 28. The Sooners have done it โ€” a victory that shocks the nation and cements their place among college footballโ€™s elite.

Follow the story of the Oklahoma Sooners through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from original reports dating back to 1936. This edition charts the programโ€™s history โ€” exactly as it was reported at the time.

Featuring:

โ€“ The 1936 Big Six title

โ€“ The legendary 47-game winning streak from 1953 to 1957, a record that still stands as one of college footballโ€™s greatest feats

โ€“ The incredible 29 โ€“ 28 victory over Ohio State in 1977, a game that cemented Oklahomaโ€™s national prominence

โ€“ Thrilling victories over top-ranked Nebraska, defining the intensity of one of college footballโ€™s most storied rivalries

โ€“ Highlights from key Championship and Bowl wins, plus unforgettable matchups against Oklahoma State, Missouri, and other historic rivals

Choose from a range of book covers and personalize your copy with a name and message to transform it into a unique keepsake. Whether for a lifelong Sooners fan, a college football historian, or someone who remembers the roar of Memorial Stadium first-hand โ€” you hold not just a gift, but a piece of Oklahoma Sooners history ready to be passed on.

Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from scan archives. In some cases, thereโ€™ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.

Size & Quality

Origin: Printed in the UK

Cover: Hardbackย 

Size: Tabloid (29.8 cm x 36.4 cm)

Pages: 170

Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.

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Name:ย first name up to 13 characters, and an optional surname up to 13 characters, printed on the cover.
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