Billy Vessels became Oklahoma’s first Heisman Trophy winner after an incredible senior season in 1952. He rushed for 1,072 yards on 167 carries, scored 17 touchdowns and even threw for two scores.

When the University of Oklahoma built a Heisman Park to honor its winners of college football's most famous individual award, it commissioned a sculptor to build statues of Billy Vessels ...

1952 — Oklahoma halfback Billy Vessels is named the Heisman Trophy winner. 1958 — Army back Pete Dawkins is named the Heisman Trophy winner. 1977 — Veterinarian Mark Gerard is indicted in a ...

He is the fifth player to have a statue erected in the park. Others are Billy Vessels, Steve Owens, Billy Sims and Jason White.

Running backs Billy Vessels, Steve Owens and Billy Sims won in the 20th century. Quarterbacks Jason White, Sam Bradford, Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray are OU's 21st century winners. autotag]Josh ...