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University of Oklahoma Athletics
OU Saddened by Death of Lee Roy Selmon
September 04, 2011 | Football
NORMAN, Okla. -- Lee Roy Selmon, a two-time All-American for the Sooners and the 1975 Lombardi Award and Outland Trophy winner, died Sunday at the age of 56, two days after being hospitalized with a stroke.
View reaction from OU President David L. Boren, former head coach Barry Switzer, Athletics Director Joe Castiglione, and current head coach Bob Stoops.
"Lee Roy Selmon has always represented the true spirit of what it means to be a Sooner. He will always be remembered for his great talent, personal integrity and sincere concern for others. His example will continue to teach generations of student-athletes the true meaning of teamwork."
"The Sooner family is saddened by the loss of one it's greatest champions both on and off the field, Lee Roy Selmon. No Sooner player cast a longer shadow over its rich tradition than Lee Roy. He was the winner of both the Outland and Lombardi Award, a two-time consensus 1st Team All-American with a record of 43-2-1, two consecutive national championships, and the #1 draft pick in 1976. In addition to his accomplishments in football, Lee Roy was an honor student and is in the NCAA Academic Hall of Fame exemplifying what every student athlete should aspire to be. Beyond his many and great accomplishments, I believe the true legacy of Lee Roy Selmon lies within the kind of man he was. Lee Roy possessed a combination of grace, humility, and dignity that is rare. His engaging smile and gentleness left you feeling blessed to be in his presence. Best of all, he was all genuine. One would be blessed to have a father, son, uncle, brother, or friend like Lee Roy Selmon."
"To know Lee Roy Selmon was to count him among your most cherished friends. He exuded class and dignity. He was a great and decorated champion at Oklahoma, but far more than that, he lived life like a champion. Lee Roy was an example of what we hope all our student-athletes will become. Lee Roy, like everyone in his family, epitomized greatness, yet remained focused on the welfare of others."
"There was a sense of awe every time you were in Lee Roy's presence, and yet that was the last thing he would have wanted. He accomplished so many things in life, but remained a humble, unassuming champion. I hold up many of our previous greats as examples for our current players and Lee Roy is among the very best. All of our players would do well to follow in Lee Roy's footsteps."
View reaction from OU President David L. Boren, former head coach Barry Switzer, Athletics Director Joe Castiglione, and current head coach Bob Stoops.
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OU President David L. Boren |
"Lee Roy Selmon has always represented the true spirit of what it means to be a Sooner. He will always be remembered for his great talent, personal integrity and sincere concern for others. His example will continue to teach generations of student-athletes the true meaning of teamwork."
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Former Head Coach Barry Switzer |
"The Sooner family is saddened by the loss of one it's greatest champions both on and off the field, Lee Roy Selmon. No Sooner player cast a longer shadow over its rich tradition than Lee Roy. He was the winner of both the Outland and Lombardi Award, a two-time consensus 1st Team All-American with a record of 43-2-1, two consecutive national championships, and the #1 draft pick in 1976. In addition to his accomplishments in football, Lee Roy was an honor student and is in the NCAA Academic Hall of Fame exemplifying what every student athlete should aspire to be. Beyond his many and great accomplishments, I believe the true legacy of Lee Roy Selmon lies within the kind of man he was. Lee Roy possessed a combination of grace, humility, and dignity that is rare. His engaging smile and gentleness left you feeling blessed to be in his presence. Best of all, he was all genuine. One would be blessed to have a father, son, uncle, brother, or friend like Lee Roy Selmon."
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Athletics Director Joe Castiglione |
"To know Lee Roy Selmon was to count him among your most cherished friends. He exuded class and dignity. He was a great and decorated champion at Oklahoma, but far more than that, he lived life like a champion. Lee Roy was an example of what we hope all our student-athletes will become. Lee Roy, like everyone in his family, epitomized greatness, yet remained focused on the welfare of others."
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Current Head Coach Bob Stoops |
"There was a sense of awe every time you were in Lee Roy's presence, and yet that was the last thing he would have wanted. He accomplished so many things in life, but remained a humble, unassuming champion. I hold up many of our previous greats as examples for our current players and Lee Roy is among the very best. All of our players would do well to follow in Lee Roy's footsteps."
| Lee Roy Selmon's Accolades at OU 1974-75 All-American | 1975 Lombardi Award Winner | 1975 Outland Trophy Winner 1975 Academic All-American | College Football Hall of Famer | No. 1 NFL Draft Pick |
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