
Bob Simmons, Pioneering Coach, Dies at 77
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.
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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.
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