Billy Sims

Billy Sims

Billy Ray Sims is a former American college and professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League for five seasons during the 1980s. Sims played college football for the University of Oklahoma, where he was a two-time consensus All-American, and won the Heisman Trophy in 1978. He was the first overall pick in the 1980 NFL Draft, and played professionally for the NFL's Detroit Lions. Sims was born in St. Louis, Missouri, but in the eighth grade he moved to Hooks, Texas, to live with his grandmother. In three years of varsity football at Hooks High School, he...
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quick facts
Birthdate:September 18, 1955
Birthplace:St. Louis, Missouri
Age:56
Height:5' 11"
Weight:212 lbs.
Education:University of Oklahoma
Also known as:Kung Fu Billy Sims, Billy Ray Sims

Former football teams for Billy Sims

Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions
Tenure:1980 - 1984 (3 years)

Education

University of Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma
Location:Norman
Founded:1890
Colors:Crimson, Cream
Mascot:Boomer and Sooner, Sooner Schooner

The University of Oklahoma is a coeducational public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma. Founded in 1890, it existed in Oklahoma Territory near Indian Territory for 17 years before the two became the state of Oklahoma. As of 2007 the university had 29,931 students enrolled, most...
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NFL players from University of Oklahoma
NamePositionMost recent team
Remi Ayodele Defensive tackle New Orleans Saints
Chris Chester Offensive Lineman Washington Redskins
Brodney Pool Safety Dallas Cowboys
Jammal Brown Offensive tackle Washington Redskins
Davin Joseph Guard Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Adrian Peterson Running back Minnesota Vikings
Brandon Moore Guard New York Jets
Curtis Lofton Linebacker New Orleans Saints
Reggie Smith Safety Carolina Panthers
Garrett Hartley Placekicker New Orleans Saints
Juaquin Iglesias Wide receiver Houston Texans
Gerald McCoy Defensive tackle Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DeMarco Murray Running back Dallas Cowboys
Sam Bradford Quarterback St. Louis Rams
Jermaine Gresham Tight end Cincinnati Bengals
Trent Williams Offensive tackle Washington Redskins
Quinton Carter Strong Safety Denver Broncos
Jeremy Beal Defensive end Denver Broncos
Brody Eldridge Tight end St. Louis Rams
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Hometown of Billy Sims

St. Louis
St. Louis, Missouri
Founded:1764
Population:4,977

St. Louis /seɪnt ˈluːɪs/ is an independent city on the eastern border of Missouri, United States. With a population of 319,294, it was the 58th-largest U.S. city at the 2010 U.S. Census. The Metropolitan Statistical Area population of 2,812,896 is the 18th-largest in the...
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Places Billy Sims has lived

Map showing Places Lived by Billy Sims
MarkerLocationPopulation
A Texas 25,674,681
B St. Louis 319,156
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Personal relationships of Billy Sims

Brenda Sims
Brenda Sims
Relationship type:Marriage

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Where did Billy Sims go to school?
  • A:
    Billy Sims was a student at the University of Oklahoma.
  • Q:
    Where was Billy Sims born?
  • A:
    Billy Sims was born in Missouri.

Awards & Accolades

  • #1 Draft Pick
    1980
  • Davey O'Brien Award
    1978
  • Heisman Trophy Winner
    1978
  • NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year
    1980
  • Walter Camp Award
    1978

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