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	Billy Sims - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Billy Sims (born September 18, 1955 in Missouri) is a former American NFL Pro Bowl, and college, football running back.
		Sims moved back to Norman, Oklahoma after his first divorce, where for a short period of time, he worked in the Oklahoma athletic department.
		Billy seems to have finally found his stride, as a vice president with AmericaCan, a non-profit organization, and as part owner of Bilyl Sims Barbecue.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Billy_Sims (505 words)

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		Sims was the nation's leading rusher and scorer for 1978, averaging 160.1 yards and 10.9 points.
		Billy Sims set the Big Eight Conference single season rushing record of 1,762 yards on 231 carries for a phenomenal average of 7.6 yards every time he touched the ball.
		Sims was the only back in the nation's top 50 to average 7.0 per carry, and became the first player in Big Eight history to rush for more than 300 yards in three straight games.
	www.brooksinternational.com /Billy_Sims_805.htm (180 words)

	Billy Sims (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Billy Sims was raised in the projects of St. Louis where he faced a hard life growing up in the projects.
		Billy Sims was a great athlete and but a knee injury ended his football career, forcing him to retire early (Waldron, 1985).
		Billy Sims later in 1995 was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
	www.wvu.edu /~physed/blacksports/fall2002/billysims.htm (400 words)

	Billy Sims - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Billy Sims (September 18, 1955) is a former American NFL Pro Bowl, and college, football running back.
		Including the post-season Sims had 1,896 yards, a total yardage school record that stood until 2004 when freshman tallied up 1,925.
		Sims finished his career with 1131 carries for 5106 yards (4.5 yards per carry), and 186 receptions for 2072 yards (11.1 yards per carry).
	www.westerville.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Billy_Sims (452 words)

	KFFL - Billy Sims, RB, Retired
		The Detroit Free Press reports former Detroit Lions RB Billy Sims was arrested in Oklahoma on a child support warrant Thursday, Sept. 11.
		Sims, who won the Heisman Trophy in 1978 as a running back at Oklahoma, was stopped by police for a traffic violation after leaving an autograph-signing session in Anadarko, Okla. He was released Friday, Sept. 12, after paying $9,073 to satisfy the warrant, which dated from 1997, police said.
		Sims was the NFL's offensive rookie of the year in 1980.
	www.kffl.com /player/8743/nfl (110 words)

	Billy Sims (Oklahoma) - Reviews on RateItAll (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Billy Ray Sims was by far one of the most prolific running backs in high school as well as college football history.
		Billy Sims was a baaaad man. If it wasn't for the knee injury with the Lions, he would be remembered as one of the greatest running backs ever.
		Billy Sims was among the worst of these guys who, when they score a touchdown, like to stick their rear ends up in the air and swivel their hips at the crowd.
	www.rateitall.com /i-20626-billy-sims-oklahoma.aspx (780 words)

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		Sims then stated that he had just been at Wal-Mart to look at a swing set; Willey thought this statement was strange.
		Sims replied that he did not, but as he was returning to his car, Willey asked, "Would you give me consent to search your vehicle?" According to Willey, Sims responded, "I don't have anything illegal in the vehicle.
		Sims raises a second point on appeal, namely, that the trial court erred in denying his motion to present additional evidence that he claimed was relevant to proving that the Blytheville Police were consistently stopping motorists along Interstate 55 without individualized suspicion.
	courts.state.ar.us /opinions/2004a/20040401/cr03-063.html (2531 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Sims, 20, lost her job at Spring Hill's Family Dollar after making a three-day trip to Long Beach, Miss., to bring back her brother, David Maine, 14, and sister, Kendra Maine, 17, who were left homeless by Hurricane Katrina.
		Billy Sims said Thursday the purpose of his family's plea to the media was to get his granddaughter's job back and to help her siblings.
		Billy Sims said his granddaughter was berated over the phone by a Family Dollar employee Thursday morning and came to the reverend's home for solace.
	www.columbiadailyherald.com /articles/2005/09/16/top_stories/03dollar.txt (635 words)

	USATODAY.com - Sims still getting hit hard (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Early exit: Billy Sims played in the NFL for 4 1/2 years before a knee injury forced his retirement.
		Sims was the NFL's first overall draft pick in 1980 with the Detroit Lions and went on to become the league's Rookie of the Year and a three-time Pro Bowl selection.
		Sims' awards, such as the Walter Camp Trophy and Orange Bowl Hall of Fame Trophy, are on display throughout White's office.
	www.usatoday.com /sports/football/sfc/2001-03-07-sims.htm (2013 words)

	Kansas State Collegian: Heisman winner visits Manhattan 09/08/03 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Sims was the 1978 Heisman Trophy winner while playing for Oklahoma, and the NFL Rookie of the Year for Detroit in 1980.
		Sims played for the Sooners during the 1970's and later went on to a short career with the National Football League's Detroit Lions.
		Sims said that he now lives in his original home state of Texas and is involved with several business interests.
	www.kstatecollegian.com /stories/090803/new_bobsims.shtml (504 words)

	Billy Sims Oklahoma Sooners Detroit Lions Jersey
		Billy Sims Jerseys are some of the most popular in College Football and on the Net.
		Billy Sims Jerseys are the perfect piece to your OJ Simpson Jerseys collection.
		Billy Sims Jerseys are one of the hottest fashion statements around.
	www.college-football-jerseys.info /billy_sims_oklahoma_sooners_detroit_lions_jersey.shtml (380 words)

	OA Online Oil & Gas Biz (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Billy Sims has been the area foldout dealer for 28 years and have sold and serviced the Rockwood pop-ups since 1976.
		At Billy Sims, all of the sales staff have RV’s, use them and are willing to visit with the customers about the RV lifestyle from experience, and not from just what is in the catalog.
		The friendly staff at Billy Sims Trailer Town would like to invite the public to stop by for a free parts catalog, information on area camp grounds, a cup of coffee and free popcorn, as well as a staff who knows the joy of having an RV.
	www.oaoa.com /oil/biz060401b.htm (403 words)

	CNN/SI - Football - Billy Sims accused of domestic abuse - Wednesday June 03, 1998 05:28 PM
		NORMAN, Oklahoma (AP) -- Heisman Trophy winner Billy Sims was accused Wednesday of violating the domestic abuse act for allegedly knocking his wife to the floor in an argument over car keys.
		Sims was concerned that Sims would come back to the home and hurt her.
		Sims spent time earlier this year in federal custody for failing to pay child support.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /football/news/1998/06/03/sims_abuse (275 words)

	Scout.com: LH Column: Billy’s Motown Debut
		The Sims pick was a no-brainer for the Lions, just as it would have been for the 49ers.
		Sims’ second touchdown came from a yard out, and cut the Ram lead to 20-17 at the break.
		The Billy Sims era in Motown was a debut smash, and Lions’ fans everywhere began to wonder just how far they could go with their new superstar in 1980.
	lions.scout.com /2/384312.html (1199 words)

	Sporting News, The: His calling - professional baseball umpire Durwood Merrill
		In 1974, Billy Sims was the biggest thing ever to come spinning off the flat earth of northeast Texas.
		Sims, who was listening to the Oklahoma game, was both aghast and humored the coach would call at halftime.
		The only reminders of the Billy Sims years are a small picture and a jersey in the corner of the trophy case at Hooks High.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1208/is_n52_v220/ai_18982646 (1564 words)

	store.fox23.com - Billy Sims BBQ Gift Certificates
		At Billy Sims BBQ, we're committed to offering you and your family first-class food in a fun atmosphere that highlights the career triumphs of one of OU's - and the nation's - all time great running backs.
		Restaurant founder and owner Jeff Jackson collaborated with Billy Sims to create an authentic and incomparable dining experience that is a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach.
		From OU crimson and white to Detroit Lion silver and blue, Billy Sims BBQ treats customers to a main course of succulent ribs and brisket and a large side order of sports nostalgia that includes photographs, jerseys, footballs, memorabilia and more.
	store.fox23.com /showproduct.aspx?productid=17 (374 words)

	GSR Presents \| Barry Sanders vs Billy Sims who was the Greatest Detroit Lions running back ever
		Billy Sims, prior to his career ending knee injuries, put up just as good of numbers, if not better than Barry's during the first 3 season's they were in the NFL.
		Billy was the first pick in the NFL draft, was rookie of the Year, and was the Pro Bowl MVP his rookie season.
		Earl Campbell rushed for more yards but his shortcomings as a receiver and blocker really made Billy the player all general managers wanted while Joe Montana was not the sole reason for the 49ers title in 81.
	greatsportsrivalries.com /bs_bs.html (1145 words)

	Detroit Lions Site: Lem Barney, Barry Sanders, and Billy Sims Will Be The Alumni Honorary Captains For Thanksgivings' ...
		Sims was the NFL's first overall pick in the 1980 draft after a Heisman Trophy-winning career at Oklahoma.
		Sims' career was cut short by a knee injury sustained during the 1984 season but he still managed three Pro Bowl selections and rushed for a, then, Detroit record 5,106 yards.
		Like Sims, Sanders won the Heisman Trophy as a college junior and won the NFL Rookie of the Year Award.
	www.detroitlions.com /document_display.cfm?document_id=377294 (597 words)

	NFL Forum :: - MOst Amazing Lion You have seen play!
		I would have to Say its Billy SIms, 1983 against Houston one play stood out when Billy took the ball offtackle and Hurdled the Linebacker while he was in mid air the Saftey came over to give him a crushing blow instead SIms Kicked the dude right in the head.
		Billy SIms was the first true back to leap from the 5 yard line over the defense and into the endzone it was very hard to stop him because he could leap so high and from 5 yards out he was deadly at it!
		Billy SIms was the Oldiest player ever drafted bye Detroit he started College late in life was Drafted bye Detroit number one over then CHarles White who beat him out for the Heisman which would of been SIms 2nd in a row if not beaten out bye USC favortism.
	www.footballsfuture.com /phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=24782 (1930 words)

	Heisman.com - Heisman Trophy
		He set the Big Eight Conference single season rushing record of 1,762 yards on 231 carries for a phenomenal average of 7.6 yards every time he touched the ball.
		Billy was elected to the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame in 1995.
		Oklahoma's Billy Sims had 12 fewer first place votes than Penn State quarterback Chuck Fusina but built a big final total with a strong showing in second place ballots.
	www.heisman.com /winners/b-sims78.html (243 words)

	Billy Sims LIONS CLASSIC Poster - Detroit Lions, c.1981 - Photofile Inc. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		A Heisman Trophy legend at Oklahoma, Billy Sims was the NFL's #1 overall draft choice in 1980, and he did not disappoint.
		Before Barry Sanders, there was THIS superstar #20 in silver and blue, leading the offensive charge with power, speed and style, rushing for over 1,000 yards three times, and representing the NFC at the Pro Bowl in 1980, 1981 and 1983.
		After successive playoff seasons, just when things were looking good for the Lions future and Sims' Hall-of-Fame legacy - it all came crashing down in one horrible moment, when in the 1984 season Billy's knee gave out, and his career was over.
	www.sportsposterwarehouse.com /warehouse/billysims03pf.htm (318 words)

	1950s Detroit Lions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		This early 1980s Billy Sims helmet saw only brief game action prior to being retired early so that it could be given to a special alumni of the Lions organization who played on their 1935 championship team.
		The helmet type is a Kelly model "MH-100" which was also worn by several other Lion players during the late 1970s to the mid 1980s.
		Billy Sims was an outstanding high school football player from Beaumont, Texas where he struck a friendship with Bill Kelly (owner of Kelly Helmets and former Texas Tech All American) which resulted in Billy choosing to wear mostly a Kelly helmet throughout his outstanding career including the University of Oklahoma and the Lions.
	www.helmethut.com /sims.html (115 words)

	William Sims at Yale - Sims-Mitchell House History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Sims was graduated from Yale in May 1861, the month of his 19th birthday, indicating that he probably left Mississippi at age 15 in order to further his schooling in New Haven, Connecticut.
		It is plausible to assume that upperclassman Sims might have been a ringleader in a campus disturbance in early 1861, during which Southern students raised a flag of secession on Yale's Old Campus; Northern students, in turn, stormed the building where the flag flew and tore the banner down.
		However, in spite of the fact that many of his Yale classmates became Union warriors, apparently their affection for "Billy" was not entirely erased by opposing loyalties.
	www.victorianvilla.com /sims-mitchell/history/sims_william/at_yale.htm (545 words)

	Billy Sims - Former - Go Sooners Go (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Billy averaged 160.1 yards and 10.9 points per game played in 1978, a feat which is remarakable in ANY era of college football.
		Upon completing his Senior season in Norman, Billy was drafted by the Detroit Lions in 1980, and he would serve as their primary back until a knee injury ended his career in 1984.
		In later years, he has become a motivational speaker, and in 1994, he was inducted into the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame, followed by induction into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1995.
	www.gosoonersgo.com /players/famous-program-alumnus.php (220 words)

	Previous Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award™Winners
		Billy Sims of The University of Oklahoma became the sixth junior to win the Heisman Memorial Trophy.
		Sims was the only back in the nation’s top 50 to average 7.0 yards per carry, and became the first player in Big Eight history to rush for more than 300 yards in three straight games.
		Sims was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 1994.
	www.daveyobrien.com /Pages/Awards/pastQuarterAward.htm (3213 words)

	KOTV - The News on 6 - OU Great Billy Sims Opens A Tulsa Restaurant
		OU football great Billy Sims' latest venture is off-and-running.
		Billy Sims Barbecue opened Thursday at the Farm Shopping Center in Tulsa.
		More than 25 years after he won the Heisman Trophy at OU, Billy Sims can still draw a crowd, a fact that wasn't lost on his friend Jeff Jackson, the owner of the nearby Sports Fan-Attic, which has hosted lots of Sims autograph signings.
	www.kotv.com /main/home/stories.asp?whichpage=1&id=66113 (266 words)

	BatesLine: Dining out: Binh Le, Billy Sims
		It's filled with memorabilia of Billy's years with the Oklahoma Sooners and the Detroit Lions, and, in an inclusive gesture, there are OSU, TU, and ORU pennants on display.
		Souvenir cups feature a picture of Billy as a Sooner and his college and pro rushing stats.
		If you need to visit the facilities, you'll be greeted by a red and white commode, with an inverted longhorn head at the bottom of the bowl as a handy target.
	www.batesline.com /archives/001121.html (335 words)

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