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Cole became a B-24 pilot during World War II, where his plane was shot down and he was missing for six months. He returned after the war to help Oklahoma A&M.

Truth be told The Oklahoman asked high school athletes: Name someone you want to trade places with for a day and why: Audrianna Morgan, track, Centennial: “My mother to see what she goes through everyday with us.” Tyler Kelpine, golf, Carl Albert: “Tiger Woods just to see how nice it is to be that good.” Sam Wert, tennis, Casady: “I would not like to trade places with anyone. I like who I am and what I do.

A farewell to people with Oklahoma ties who enjoyed the game day experience: *Charles Inglish was a World War II veteran who piloted glider aircraft in the European theater. Years before flying the 12th glider into Normandy on D-Day in June 1944, Inglish starred in golf and basketball. The Sapulpa High School grad won several tournaments, including the 1932 prep state championship and city titles for Sapulpa and Okmulgee. He played basketball at Phillips University in Enid; the Haymakers played in the first All-College Basketball Tournament in 1936, and Inglish scored the first bucket in its history. After the war, Inglish served as Dewar High football coach over the 1946-48 seasons. He entered school administration and worked

A farewell to people with Oklahoma ties who enjoyed the game day experience: *Roy Lotspeich earned a degree in agriculture from Oklahoma A&M; while doing so, he rode bulls for the Aggies' rodeo team. He later co-owned Laverne Downs Racetrack from the early 1960s to the mid-1970s. Lotspeich also bred and raised race horses. A farmer and rancher by trade, Lotspeich was a Rosston resident at the time of death at age 81. *Michael Stoltz, 26, was an infielder for the Midwest City High School baseball team. The 2005 Oklahoman All-City honorable mention selection played for American Legion teams, the Outlaws and Bandits. He also played junior college ball at Rose State. The certified nursing assistant had just been accepted to

Grice eventually landed his dream job of working for Earnhardt Ganassi Racing in Troutman.

Former Madill standout played three sports for the Goldbugs and was a World War II veteran.

A farewell to those with Oklahoma ties who enjoyed the game day experience: *Former Ada High School football and basketball standout Harly Day died at age 89. Day played on the 1947 Oklahoma basketball team that finished as NCAA runner-up. He spent several years as head basketball coach at Chickasha High School, guiding the Chicks to state championships in 1953 and 1955. The 1954 team finished as state runner-up. Day spent more than 20 years as the high school principal. A street near the school campus is named in his honor. *John Kulla, a former Mannford football coach and University of Tulsa linebacker, died at age 59 from a degenerative brain disorder. The Fort Wayne, Ind., native played for TU over the 1973-77 seasons.

Cook, who played for the Sooners from 1960-1962, died of an apparent heart attack.

Former Western Heights football coach also officiated basketball games in the Big 12, Big Eight and Southwest conferences.

Former Oklahoma City Blazer just completed second season as Oklahoma's club hockey team coach.

Barons coach Todd Nelson opted to use Niko Hovinen in goal Saturday night, although regular starter Yann Danis has had the hot hand of late. Danis is 5-1-3 in the last nine games and will likely start Sunday's 4 p.m. game. But Nelson was quick to say that Saturday's 3-0 loss to Chicago in the Cox Center was not the fault of the Barons' backup. “I thought Niko was strong,” Nelson said. “He got a glove on the first shot they scored on — he actually thought he made the save. The second one, he made the save. The guys in front of him just needed to work harder and get the puck away from him.” The Barons were in Cedar Park, Texas, on Friday night (a 3-2 win over the Stars) and did not arrive back in Oklahoma City

Wolves close gap on Barons in tight AHL playoff race.

Former University of Tulsa player spent the 1944-45 seasons aboard the Bunker Hill.

Former Oklahoman All-State member led Cougers in rushing, winning one title in his career.

Former receiver caught nine touchdown passes in 1958 season, but failed to make it to the AFL.

Elliott also served on Wilkinson's staff with the St. Louis Cardinals and later worked as the executive director for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Grana founded the state's first medicine facility in 1983 before becoming the University of Arizona College of Medicine's first chief of orthopedic surgery.

State college notebook: All three former local prep stars spent last season with Division I programs. Now they will play for the Bronchos this fall.

Saucier spent 55 years as Sports Car Club of America member and was only driver in Ponca City Grand Prix history to compete in all of its events.

Van Pool, a former Capitol Hill standout, went on to play football and baseball for Oklahoma before starting a 28-year career in the Army.