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  1. Barry Layne Switzer (born October 5, 1937) is an American former football coach. He served for 16 years as head football coach at the University of Oklahoma and four years as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL).

  2. Sep 15, 2023 · The Oklahoman. Barry Switzer was only given a nine-month contract when OU hired him as its head football coach in 1973, but Switzer didn’t care. “Hell, I don’t need a contract,” Switzer told the Board of Regents. “We’re gonna win.”.

  3. Aug 27, 2023 · In this story: Oklahoma Sooners. On Sept. 15, 1973 – exactly 50 years ago this fall – the legend of Barry Switzer officially began. It was a 42-14 victory over the Baylor Bears in Waco, TX ...

  4. Nov 15, 2023 · Barry Switzer is a native Arkansan who became one of the most successful football coaches of all time. He is one of only two people to win both a collegiate national championship and the Super Bowl. Barry Switzer was born in Crossett (Ashley County) on October 5, 1937, the son of Frank M. and Mary Louise (Wood) Switzer.

  5. Story by John E. Hoover • 5mo. "The King," Barry Switzer, was crowned head coach at Oklahoma 50 years ago this fall. AllSooners commemorates Switzer's impact on the Sooners with this five-part...

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