An Autumn Remembered: Bud Wilkinson’s Legendary ’56 Sooners

by Gary T. King, Barry Switzer (Foreword)

In 1956, a group of young men―sons of the Great Depression―were now student athletes in every sense of the phrase. Their young coach was on the verge of an unprecedented winning streak, and Bud Wilkinson’s ’56 Sooners formed the touchstone of the University of Oklahoma’s football dynasty. This team was the heart and soul of OU’s record 47-straight victories. An Autumn Remembered traces the details of the remarkable ’56 season and follows the team into the present through revealing interviews with the principal players. In this stirring account, Gary T. King brings to life a journey filled with memories, triumph, and glory―an autumn truly to be remembered, and an experience not to be missed.  

314 pages, Paperback

First published July 24, 2006

Reviews

[Jeffrey · Rating 5 out of 5]

The 1956 Sooner football team is regarded as one of the best teams of all-time (especially on a relative-basis to its competition). While it would struggle against modern competition, it was the culmination of the first dynasty in modern college football.

King has numerous interview with Wilkinson and the key players from that season, revealing great insight about the team and their special Autumn in the sun.

Book is a must-read for any Sooner fan or any historian of college football.