Jack Mildren
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Jack Mildren | |
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13th Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma | |
In office January 14, 1991 – January 9, 1995 | |
Governor | David Walters |
Preceded by | Robert Kerr |
Succeeded by | Mary Fallin |
Personal details | |
Born | 2 / Pick 46 | October 10, 1949
Career history | |
As player | |
1972–1973 | Baltimore Colts |
1974 | New England Patriots |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Larry Jack Mildren (October 10, 1949 – May 22, 2008), was an
Early years
Born in Kingsville, Texas, Mildren played football at Cooper High School in Abilene, set passing records, and graduated in 1968.[1]
College football
Mildren is perhaps best known as the "Godfather of the
Mildren set records in his senior season in 1971 that have since been exceeded. The Sooners posted an 11–1 record, with the wishbone averaging over 472 yards rushing per game. Mildren set records for most rushing yards in a season (1,140), most career touchdown passes (25), and season passing efficiency (209.0) record. OU won its first nine games and fell just short of a national championship, losing 35–31 at home in Norman on Thanksgiving to eventual champ Nebraska, billed as the Game of the Century. The defending national champion Cornhuskers gambled defensively by taking halfback Greg Pruitt out of the action and forced Mildren to defeat them virtually on his own; he threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more.[5][6][7][8]
Mildren was named both All-American and Academic All-American his senior season. He was also named the Sugar Bowl MVP after the Sooners' 40–22 victory over #5 Auburn in New Orleans on New Year's Day, a game OU led 31–0 at halftime.[9][10] Mildren's 1971 single-season record for yards rushing by a quarterback (1,140) was broken three seasons later by Freddie Solomon.[11]
Pro football
Mildren was selected in the
Political career
In 1990, Mildren was elected the 22nd
Career in banking
Mildren served as the Vice-Chairman for the Arvest Bank Group, and as an announcer for Jox 930
Personal life
Mildren had four children; Leigh Woody (married to Russell Woody), Lauren Buchanan (married to Brad Buchanan) and Andrew Mildren (married to Caroline Mildren). His lineage now includes grandsons: Jacob Mildren Woody, Christopher Russell Woody, Jack Culver Mildren and Lucas Taylor Buchanan; and he had two granddaughters Elizabeth Grace Mildren and Olivia Claire Mildren. He is survived as well by his wife Janis. A fourth child, Jason Lamont, passed away at the age of one.
Death
Mildren died of stomach cancer at age 58 in 2008.[1][12]
References
- ^ a b Talley, Tim (May 27, 2008). "Mourners remember Jack Mildren". The Oklahoman. (Oklahoma City). Retrieved December 23, 2018.
- ^ Moore, Robert (November 3, 1971). "Magician Mildren doesn't get headlines". Eugene Register-Guard. (Oregon). Associated Press. p. 5D.
- ^ "Beavers knock off Sooners, 23-14". Eugene Register-Guard. (Oregon). September 27, 1970. p. 1B.
- ^ "Texas dumps Sooners, 41-9". Eugene Register-Guard. (Oregon). Associated Press. October 11, 1970. p. 6B.
- ^ "'Huskers dump Sooners". Eugene Register-Guard. (Oregon). Associated Press. November 26, 1971. p. 3B.
- ^ "Kinney leads Nebraska triumph". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. November 26, 1971. p. 42.
- ^ "Battle for top spot reveals a pair of winners". The Bulletin. (Bend, Oregon). UPI. November 26, 1971. p. 8.
- ^ Jenkins, Dan (December 6, 1971). "Nebraska rides high". Sports Illustrated. p. 22.
- ^ Darling, Ed (January 2, 1972). "Sooners rip Tigers, 40-22". Tuscaloosa News. (Alabama). p. 1B.
- ^ "Sooners zap Eagles 40-22". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. January 2, 1972. p. 1, sports.
- ^ "2009 Division I Football Records Book: Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) Records" (PDF). National Collegiate Athletic Association. p. 35. Retrieved 2010-07-09.
- ^ "OU great Mildren dies at 58". 23 May 2008. Retrieved 7 September 2016.
External links
- Appearances on C-SPAN
- Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · Pro Football Reference
- Jack Mildren at Find a Grave