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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).

    • 157–29–4 (college), 40–24 (NFL regular season), 5–2 (NFL playoffs)
    • October 5, 1937 (age 86), Crossett, Arkansas, U.S.
  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.”.

    • Joe Mussatto
    • Sports Columnist
  3. Aug 27, 2023 · A five-part series celebrates the 50th anniversary of Barry Switzer's appointment as OU head coach in 1973. The first part ranks the 10 best teams of his 16-year tenure, which included three national championships and a triple-option offense.

  4. 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...

  5. SB Nation had a word with national champion and Super Bowl winner Barry Switzer. The College Football Hall of Famer shared his thoughts on everything from his Thunder's chances in the NBA Finals ...

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  7. Sep 8, 2023 · Former OU players and coaches paid tribute to Barry Switzer, who won three national championships and 12 conference titles as the Sooners' head coach. The event was organized by WWLS The Sports Animal to mark the 50th anniversary of Switzer's taking over the program in 1973.

  8. Sep 15, 2021 · University of Oklahoma football players surround Barry Switzer during the beginning of spring practice 40 years ago on Owen Field in Norman. Among the players in the photo is Don Key, who was a three-year starter for the Sooners until cancer surgery ended his football career in 1981.

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