The 1947 Oklahoma Sooners football team represented the University of Oklahoma in the 1947 college football season. In their first year under head coach Bud Wilkinson, the Sooners compiled a 7–2–1 record (4–0–1 against conference opponents), finished in a tie for first place in the Big Six Conference championship, and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 194 to 161.
Guard Buddy Burris received All-America honors in 1947, and five Sooners received all-conference honors: Burris, Jack Mitchell (back), John Rapacz (center), Jim Tyree (end), and Wade Walker (tackle).
Oklahoma was ranked at No. 39 (out of 500 college football teams) in the final Litkenhous Ratings for 1947.
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Roster QB Darrell Royal, So.
After the season All-conference All-Big SixPlayerPositionSelectors Jack Mitchell Back UP-1 Wade Walker Tackle UP-1 Paul Burris Guard UP-1 John Rapacz Center UP-1
NFL draft The following players were drafted into the National Football League following the season.
17149Nute TrotterTackleBoston Yanks18158Ray PearcyCenterWashington Redskins
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