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Bob Simmons, the first Black head coach in Oklahoma State football history, passed away at 77. His six‑year stint produced 30 wins, a rivalry‑defining victory over Oklahoma, and the tragic loss of his son Nathan in a hit‑and‑run accident.
Bob Simmons, the first Black head coach in the Big Eight Conference, passed away at 77, leaving a legacy of postseason breakthroughs, a coaching tree that includes Les Miles and Mike Gundy, and tributes from players like Kenyatta Wright.
Bob Simmons, the first Black head coach in Oklahoma State football history, passed away at 77. His career spanned OSU, Notre Dame, Washington and Colorado, leaving a lasting imprint on the sport.
Bob Simmons, who led Oklahoma State from 1995 to 2000, left a legacy of breakthrough wins, player development and a pathway that helped shape the program’s future.
Bob Simmons, the first Black head coach of Oklahoma State football, passed away at 77, leaving a legacy of resilience and progress for the Cowboys program.