Series on 100 Years of All-State brings history to life

The ring was awarded to Tyler's grandfather, Richard Moseley, an All-Stater from Muskogee in 1943.

Moseley was a good player at Tulsa and had the potential to play pro ball until a kidney injury ended his career as a senior.

He died in 1977, and Tyler's grandmother gave him a box of Moseley's old football memorabilia. There were items from Moseley's days as a tight end at Tulsa, and several other artifacts — including that ring.

“I was 4 years old when he passed away, and my grandmother gave me all of his old football stuff,” Tyler said. “I didn't understand it much when I was 4, but he was a great football player, and it means a lot to me to have that stuff.”

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