yet allowed him to fail and struggle

He locked horns with the men and women who carved out America

or significant dates

Cowboy wrestling is truly one of Oklahoma s most masterful historical treasures

and changed our lives forever

Oklahoma's 100 Greatest Athletes kids yet allowed him to failBy Berry Tramel and Bob Burke Oklahomans have always excelled in sports competition. The high level of achievement began with Jim Thorpes domination of the world sports stage at the 1912 Olympic Games. He was called the greatest athlete in the world. The excellence continued as Oklahoma athletes began giving it their best effort in high school and college competition in the young state. It was not long after statehood that Oklahoma began producing