Statue brings to life the legend of Sooner great Billy Vessels
CLEVELAND , OK — Billy Vessels came home to Pawnee County on Thursday.
Sure, it was only a bronze statue of the former football star who led the University of Oklahoma to its first national title in 1950, then won the Heisman Trophy in 1952. Yet when Barry Switzer, Eddie Crowder and Co. arrived, they brought Vessels back to his hometown. His legend came to life.
"He overcame a lot to win that Heisma...
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