by Sims by paying the original price plus 8.5% interest. Recent years In 2007, a bronze statue of Sims was dedicated on the University of Oklahoma campus in Heisman Park, commemorating his 1978 award. The life and one half size statue was created by sculptor Jim Franklin in his studio in Perry, Oklahoma. The bronze was cast by the Bronze Horse Foundry in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. Sims began giving the "Boomer! Sooner!" Oklahoma cheer immediately following the naming of the winner at the Heisman Trophy induction ceremonies of the four most recent Oklahoma Sooner winners of the trophy, Jason White, Sam Bradford, Baker Mayfield, and Kyler Murray and held up a sign reading "Boomer" during the 2009 Heisman ceremony. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1995. Sims is honored in Hooks with Billy Sims Road, and the local library displays a collection of his photos; Sims said while at Oklahoma that he preferred his home town to big cities. He maintains 54 Billy Sims Barbecue restaurants franchises with co-founder Jeff Jackson. Before Joe Burrow was announced to win the 2019 heisman, Sims yelled "Boomer", in hopes of Jalen Hurts to win the Heisman. Career accomplishments High School (Hooks High School 1972–74, High School Coach: Jack Coleman) Consecutive 100-yard games: 38 (state record) Total 100-yard games: 38 Total points: 516 Carries-season: 441 (1973; 378 in 1974) Rushing yards in a seasons: 3,080 (1973; 2,885 in 1974) Career carries: 1,128 Total yards: 7,738 Collegiate Two-time All-American (1978, 1979) 1978 Heisman Trophy Winner 1978 Walter Camp Award 1978 AP & UPI College Player of the Year 1978 UPI Player of the Year 1978 Sporting News Player of the Year 1978 Harley Award Winner 1979 Heisman Runner-Up Orange Bowl Hall of Fame Trophy Big Eight Player of the Year (1978, 1979) Career carries: 538 Rushing yards per-carry: 7.1 Total yards: 4,118 (4,041 rushing; 3,890 regular season; 3,813 rushing – 77 receiving) Touchdowns: 52 (50 rushing) Total points: 312 (126 in 1978, 132 in 1979) NFL 3-Time Pro-Bowl selection 32nd – NFL All-Time Rushing Yards Per-Carry (4.515) 75th, along with Calvin Hill & Don Perkins, – NFL All-Time Rushing Touchdowns (42) 135th – NFL All-Time Rushing Yardage (5,106) 1st player to score 3 touchdowns in first NFL game. See also List of NCAA Division I FBS running backs with at least 50 career rushing touchdowns References External links 1955 births Living