Bud Wilkinson - University of Oklahoma - Norman, OK
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Bench honoring football coach for the Oklahoma Sooners from 1947-1963
Waymark Code: WMARZD
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 02/20/2011
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This bench honoring OU football coach Bud Wilkinson is located on the northeast corner of Lindsey and Jenkins, east of the Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Next to the bench are a statue of Bud Wilkinson as well as a historical marker giving information on the coach and the building named after him (Bud Wilkinson House).
Text on first plaque:
In Honor of
Bud Wilkinson
1947-63
National Champions 1950, 55, 56
47 Straight Victories (National Record 1953-57)
Won 14 Conference Titles, including 13 consecutive (1946-59)
Text on second plaque:
Sponsored by
Buddy and Carolyn Leake - Memphis, Tennessee
David and Pat Davenport - Edmond, OK
Tony and Aileen Calvert - Oklahoma City, OK
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Arnold - Oklahoma City, OK
Where is this bench located?: OU, east side of Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
Who is this bench honoring?: Bud Wilkinson
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