Who owns Billy Sims BBQ?

Billy Sims BBQ is an American restaurant chain founded by former professional football player, Billy Sims and his business partner, Jeff Jackson. In 2004, Sims and Jackson opened the first Billy Sims BBQ location in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The brand is supported by 54 locations operating across nine states.

What does Billy Sims do now?

He now lives in Dallas and makes his living promoting Billy Sims BBQ restaurants. There are 44 of them nationally, most are in Oklahoma, where Sims went to college. Five franchises are in Michigan.

Where is the original Billy Sims BBQ?

After a few successful creative meetings honing their recipes and procedures, Sims and Jackson opened the first Billy Sims Barbecue location in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the Farm Shopping Center in 2004.

Did Billy Sims sell his Heisman Trophy?

The last time, Sims didn't bring the trophy back. White kept expecting the trophy to be returned. Then he found out — from a news story — that Sims had sold the trophy again, this time to sports memorabilia dealer Scott Goodman.

Does Billy Sims own Billy Sims Barbecue?

Billy Sims BBQ is an American restaurant chain founded by former professional football player, Billy Sims and his business partner, Jeff Jackson. In 2004, Sims and Jackson opened the first Billy Sims BBQ location in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The brand is supported by 54 locations operating across nine states.

Billy Sims BBQ takes part in BBQ Throwdown

How much did Billy Sims sell his Heisman Trophy?

Goodman said in 2001 in a deposition that he bought the trophy from Sims for $88,000 at a Dallas restaurant in June 2000.

What ended Billy Sims career?

In the three seasons the Lions' 1980 No. 1 overall pick played in at least 10 games — 1980, '81 and '83 — he hit 1,000 yards. A knee injury ended his career in 1984.

How many Oklahoma players have won the Heisman?

I don't know how possible that is.” Murray joins Billy Vessels (1952), Steve Owens (1969), Billy Sims (1978), Jason White (2003), Sam Bradford (2008) and Mayfield (2017) as Oklahoma Heisman winners. The five players have statues across the street from Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.

Is Billy Sims in the Football Hall of Fame?

Billy Sims (1995) - Hall of Fame - National Football Foundation.

Why did Barry Sanders retire?

"The reason I am retiring is simple: My desire to exit the game is greater than my desire to remain in it. I have searched my heart through and through and feel comfortable with this decision." On the cusp of becoming the most prolific rusher in NFL history, Sanders walked away.

Who is Trey Sanders dad?

Here is an one-on-one interview with Sanders' father, Delmon Sanders, after Wednesday's ceremony. Note: If you had a chance to catch the ESPN telecast, you will notice in the video below that his father accidentally put on a Florida State hat for a few seconds after Sanders committed to Alabama.

How long did Billy Sims play for the Lions?

Overseeing his business interests, which include the popular Billy Sims Barbecue chain that he launched a decade and a half ago, is a different competitive world than running around, through and over would-be tacklers the way Sims did playing running back for the Detroit Lions from 1980-84.

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