2024.10.04 THROW BACK THURSDAY - BARRY SWITZER AND KAY HOLLOWAY PLUS CLASS NEWS
THROW BACK THURSDAY - BARRY SWITZER AND KAY HOLLOWAY PLUS CLASS NEWS
Barry Switzer: From Arkansas Roots to Super Bowl Glory
Today is the birthday of legendary football coach Barry Switzer. Although Switzer. Best known for his success at the University of Oklahoma and with the Dallas Cowboys, his roots originate in the state of Arkansas.
Switzer was born on October 5, 1937 in Crossett, Arkansas. He grew up in the state, playing football at Crossett High School. After a standout high school career, Switzer attended the University of Arkansas where he played football for the Razorbacks from 1956 to 1959.
After finishing his college playing career, Switzer embarked on a remarkable coaching journey. He returned to Arkansas as an assistant coach for the Razorbacks from 1961 to 1965. During his time as an assistant, Arkansas won a share of the Southwest Conference title in 1964.
Switzer got his first head coaching job at the University of Oklahoma in 1973. Over the next 16 seasons, he built Oklahoma into a college football powerhouse. Under Switzer's leadership, the Sooners won national championships in 1974, 1975 and 1985. The wishbone offense Switzer implemented was nearly unstoppable.
In 1994, Switzer made the jump to the NFL as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys. Although he was criticized for never having been an NFL assistant, Switzer proved doubters wrong in his rookie season. He led the Cowboys to a 12-4 record and a Super Bowl XXX victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Switzer became just the third coach in history to win both a college football national championship and Super Bowl title. The rare feat cemented his status as an all-time great coach.
Now 86 years old, Barry Switzer has left an undeniable impact on football at both the college and professional levels. His remarkable success started with Arkansas roots and culminated in the pinnacle of pro football achievement. Switzer's birthday offers the perfect opportunity to reflect on his barrier-breaking career.
I used this for TBT this week because our very own KAY HOLLOWAY Day Haslam was Barry's personal secretary for years!!!! To this day she has tickets to all the OK games. And I bet they are good seats~!!!!!
I did have a great photo of Barry and Kay, but of course I can't find it when I need it!
1956 CLASS NEWS
If you live in the Little Rock area, remember there is a big Fundraiser at Central tomorrow night for the football team.
It is also the opening of the new Sports facility located on the South end of the field at Quigley Stadium. Come eat
at 5:30 - 7:30 in the fieldhouse and then we'll go take a look at this fabulous new building! $30 for chicken, ribs,
and all the trimmings!!!! If you need any more info, email me!
JOE CROW ALSO HAD A BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
L TO R: ML, Barbara May, Mary Jo Bryant (Mike Herndon '55), Joe, Jan Boyd (Barbara's husband), Kitty Jones (as in Harry) Edwina Keith
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