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Bob Simmons, who guided Oklahoma State through the move from the Big 8 to the Big 12, passed away at 77. His career included a standout 1997 season, conference coach of the year honors, and later roles at Notre Dame and Boulder High School.
Bob Simmons, the first and only Black head coach in Oklahoma State history, passed away at 77. His six‑year tenure produced a 1997 Big 12 Coach of the Year award, an 8‑4 record and a No. 12 national ranking, before he was succeeded by Les Miles.
Bob Simmons, the first Black head coach of the Oklahoma State Cowboys, passed away at 77, leaving behind a legacy of achievement and representation in the sport.