named by the Football Writers Association of America
” The nametag was the only identification those waiting for him in New York Harbor were looking for
The record books will forever show a 12-1 season
family members
the descendants of White Thunder
Will Rogers: Our American Legend blue named by the Football WritersBy Frank Keating Oklahomas own Will Rogers had a love for people and adventure. During his lifetime, he was a ranch hand, trick roper, vaudeville performer, film star, journalist, author, radio personality, aviation pioneer, and star of the Broadway stage and the big screen. Born November 4, 1879 in Indian Territory, near present day Oologah, Oklahoma, Rogers was the youngest of eight children born to Clement Vann Rogers and Mary America Schrimsher