For what it's worth, this Oklahoman would also consider Jerry Adair at second for his D. I've always understood he was from Broken Arrow. Bob Shirley didn't have a great pro career, but he simply dominated the 1972 high school state tournament on behalf of Chickasha and was the No. 1 starter for the U of O for I believe three Big Eight championships. That OU team also included a transplanted Arizonan, Mickey Hatcher. Darrel Porter went to the same high school as Bobby Murcer, OKC Southeast.
Thanks Howard! Yes, both would have been honorable mentions if I'd included such a list. And yes, I could see Mercer being a candidate instead of Washington. I think Patek's resume is a bit stronger given his 385 SB and as a 3-time All-Star.
For what it's worth, this Oklahoman would also consider Jerry Adair at second for his D. I've always understood he was from Broken Arrow. Bob Shirley didn't have a great pro career, but he simply dominated the 1972 high school state tournament on behalf of Chickasha and was the No. 1 starter for the U of O for I believe three Big Eight championships. That OU team also included a transplanted Arizonan, Mickey Hatcher. Darrel Porter went to the same high school as Bobby Murcer, OKC Southeast.
Adair was from Sand Springs. Jordy Mercer (Taloga) probably deserves mention as a SS, maybe on the same level as Patek and Washington.
Thanks Howard! Yes, both would have been honorable mentions if I'd included such a list. And yes, I could see Mercer being a candidate instead of Washington. I think Patek's resume is a bit stronger given his 385 SB and as a 3-time All-Star.
Thanks Steve! Good adds here with more background on some of these, and additional, Oklahoma-born players! Good stuff.