
Bob Simmons, a Trailblazing Black Coach in Oklahoma State Football, Dies at 77
Robert "Bob" Simmons, the first and only Black head coach in Oklahoma State football history, passed away at 77. His cause of death remains undisclosed, but his legacy endures through historic wins, a standout 1997 season, and a career that spanned playing, assisting, and leading programs across the United States.




















