Billy Ray Sims (born September 18, 1955) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for five seasons with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL) from 1980 …

Jan 28, 2025 · Billy Sims, an accomplished football athlete and BBQ Pitmaster, has had a passion for BBQ and an entrepreneurial spirit to bring the taste of his mouthwatering BBQ to fans from all over.

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Sims led the nation in rushing, averaging more than 7.0 yards per carry, and scored 20 touchdowns. He topped the 200-yard mark in four different games (a school best) and guided the Sooners to a 10-1 …

Billy Ray Sims (born September 18, 1955) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for five seasons with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL) from 1980 …

Jun 19, 2026 · Join us at the Billy Sims BBQ Grand Opening inside Wilshire Gun in Oklahoma City for exclusive grand opening merchandise, award-winning BBQ, and the chance to meet OU greats Billy …

Oct 1, 2022 · Between Barney and Sanders was Billy Sims. Sims, also a running back, arrived in Detroit in 1980 from the University of Oklahoma where he was a Heisman Trophy winner.

Mar 23, 2021 · From the mid-1970s to mid-80s, Billy Sims was the Sensei of Kicking Ass. His dojo was the football field and his Heisman Trophy career at Oklahoma landed him with the Detroit Lions for …

Jan 30, 2018 · Billy Sims didn't plan on becoming a football player, but a series of events pulled him toward the game that made him a college All-American and NFL Pro Bowler.

Oct 11, 2025 · Billy Sims won the 1978 Heisman Trophy with the Oklahoma Sooners and was the top pick in the 1980 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. See our top photos.