Steve Largent

Football, 1972-75

Class of 1991

An outstanding receiver, Steve Largent starred at Tulsa before going on to an Hall of Fame career in the NFL … led the nation in touchdown receptions in 1974 and `75 with 14 touchdowns each year … was twice selected to the All-Missouri Valley Conference squad … completed his career with 136 receptions for 2,385 yards and 32 touchdowns… averaged 17.5 yards per catch during his collegiate career… had his best season in 1975 with 51 receptions for 1,000 yards… was a 4^th Round Draft pick of the Houston Oilers in 1976 … was traded during the preseason to the Seattle Seahawks, where he had an outstanding 14-year NFL career … was named to the NFL 1980s All-Decade Team … before his retirement in 1989, he held six NFL receiving records and was selected to play in the Pro Bowl seven times … was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 1995 … his No. 83 was retired at Tulsa on October 26, 2008.