Most famous/popular/synonymous Sooner number?

[8timechamps]

I was reading an article about how some numbers are considered "the" number in certain cities (i.e. 7 in Denver, 23 in Chicago, etc.), and it got me thinking about what the most popular (or famous) number relates to the Sooners.

For me, it's always been 44. But, I don't think that number would be the most identified with the Sooners, so I thought I would ask the question:

What number do you consider synonymous with the Sooners?

[olevetonahill]

20

[BajaOklahoma]

It changes form year to year. That's why we don't retire numbers at OU.

[8timechamps]

20

That's what I figured would be the most synonymous.

[8timechamps]

It changes form year to year. That's why we don't retire numbers at OU.

Most programs don't retire numbers, especially in the NCAA. I know that the popularity of numbers change with the players, but everyone has one number that they relate to the Sooners.

[Jeronimo]

It don't matter what number they wear. Its the interlocking OU on that crimson helmet that makes us puff our chests out and scares the s*** out of visitors. :)

[BeaSooner]

#1 for $10,000 please.

[SoonerMarkVA]

20

+1

This is the one, IMHO.

[Big D Sooner]

For my generation it has been 14

[jkjsooner]

#20 for me for Sims. I remember when Dupree came in I couldn't believe he wasn't #20. I thought all great RB's would be #20.

[Salt City Sooner]

Sims, Tillman, Calmus, Earnest Williams, oh, wait......:D

[Jack T.]

44 for me as well.

[Bonecrusher#31]

#1 for $10,000 please.

Hell Yeah

[85sooners]

44

[soonerboy_odanorth]

The correct answer is 1.

Ya dumasses.

:D

[jk the sooner fan]

http://www.soonersports.com/sports/m-footbl/archive/m-footbl-all-americans_by_jersey_number.html

i can't go with 44 - only one all american with that jersey #

and i dont think Bosworth is THE face of the history of the program

i'd tend to lean to #20 but i'm not even completely sold on that one

[Blue]

44 for me too.

[jk the sooner fan]

http://soonerstats.com/football/players/index.cfm

if so inclined - do a jersey # search - you can see who all wore whatever number

kinda cool

[Jdog]

My lottery #s are 4-11-14-20-24-36 or 44 or 30.

[soonerboy_odanorth]

93 would not be a bad choice if you were going to have one. Selmon, McCoy, Liggins. If Casillas hadn't been one off at 92 that number would probably be cemented.

Actually, 1 would be pretty good. J.C. Watts, Danny and Mark Bradley, Tony Jefferson. 20 and 14 are both solid as well. And don't forget 88.

This is a thread we've done before... I think I'll start another we've done before....

[SCOUT]

I am probably alone here, but Q will always hold a special place in my heart.

22

[Salt City Sooner]

I am probably alone here, but Q will always hold a special place in my heart.

22
There's definitely a legit arguement for that number as well. David Overstreet, Dupree, & Joe Wylie off the top of my head.

[Eielson]

I don't know that I would put it at the top, but I think 38 at least deserves a mention.

[jk the sooner fan]

I don't know that I would put it at the top, but I think 38 at least deserves a mention.

Prentice Gautt would approve!!

[vtsooner21]

I'm thinking 4,8,15,16,23, or 42...No, wait; Those are the numbers from Lost...Liking 20 or Steve Owen's 36..

Boomer

[Peeb]

It don't matter what number they wear. Its the interlocking OU on that crimson helmet that makes us puff our chests out and scares the s*** out of visitors. :)That awesome tradition is definitely something to deal with, both in and out of Norman.

Loved that soonerstats website. It was great fun looking up those fantastic Sooners from the early 70's when I used to go to games with my late Grand-dad.

Good times.

[8timechamps]

That awesome tradition is definitely something to deal with, both in and out of Norman.

Loved that soonerstats website. It was great fun looking up those fantastic Sooners from the early 70's when I used to go to games with my late Grand-dad.

Good times.

I found that website a few years ago, and I think the first time I found it, I spent about 2 hours reminiscing.

[StoopTroup]

One

[sooneredaco]

There's only ONE!!!! Oklahoma

[bmjlr]

44 for me as well

[Lott's Bandana]

There was a time when I would have said 11.

But there haven't' been too many of those lately.

[texas bandman]

20-Just getting to watch Billy while I was in college was a highlight and shaped my expectations of all OU running backs.

[Land Run Sports]

47!!! It's not a number worn by one particular player, but it's the most famous/popular number associated with the beast that is OU football.

[kbsooner21]

#20 for me

[8timechamps]

Surprised there hasn't been a mention of #28. My son thinks that number is OU football. That's because he first became a fan when AD was running at OU. Antonio Perkins and T Lewis kept it alive.

[ouwasp]

Back in the day, #4 one of my faves.....Peacock, Buster, Jamelle

[ouwino]

#24 "Little" Joe "Silver Shoes" Washington.

the greatest college running back America never saw.

thank goodness for youtube.

the guy was amazing. barry sanders before barry sanders, Q before Q, could run as fast sideways as he could forwards.

[Curly Bill]

20

[deweydw]

First thought was 20.

[starclassic tama]

probably because i grew up during the stoops era, but it's also been #28. pure excitement every time he touched the ball

[SoonerinSouthlake]

My lottery #s are 4-11-14-20-24-36 or 44 or 30.
IM now going to play those exact same numbers every day

[texaspokieokie]

#24 "Little" Joe "Silver Shoes" Washington.

the greatest college running back America never saw.

thank goodness for youtube.

the guy was amazing. barry sanders before barry sanders, Q before Q, could run as fast sideways as he could forwards.He was on tv
for 72 & 73 seasons, & bowl game against MI after 75 season. Not very much, but there wasn't that much tv back in those days.

He was GREAT, but no Barry Sanders.

[TheUnnamedSooner]

What is wrong with you all? It's obvious the most synonynous number is 47. What I win?