(3/25) Former OU Fullback Great Dies
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Former Fullback Heath passes away: Leon Heath, a 1950 Oklahoma football All-American and perhaps the greatest fullback in Sooner history, died Friday night in Oklahoma City after a long illness. "To me, he was the best fullback we ever had," said OU football historian Mike Treps, who as a high school senior in Dallas saw Heath play in 1950. "I've never seen anybody who could hit the hole harder. He was an unbelievable blocker. Just tough as nails." Heath came to OU in 1947 from Hollis High School and was dubbed "The Mule Train." Heath was voted the outstanding player of the 1950 Sugar Bowl, rushing for 170 yards, including TD runs of 86 and 34 yards. (NewsOK.com)
Former Fullback Heath passes away: Leon Heath, a 1950 Oklahoma football All-American and perhaps the greatest fullback in Sooner history, died Friday night in Oklahoma City after a long illness. "To me, he was the best fullback we ever had," said OU football historian Mike Treps, who as a high school senior in Dallas saw Heath play in 1950. "I've never seen anybody who could hit the hole harder. He was an unbelievable blocker. Just tough as nails." Heath came to OU in 1947 from Hollis High School and was dubbed "The Mule Train." Heath was voted the outstanding player of the 1950 Sugar Bowl, rushing for 170 yards, including TD runs of 86 and 34 yards. (NewsOK.com)
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