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How wrestling legend Jim Ross became the Oklahoma Sooners' biggest fan

NORMAN, Okla. -- Jim Ross’ trademark black cowboy hat has become almost as synonymous with the Oklahoma sidelines as the Sooner Schooner.

The legendary professional wrestling announcer never misses a game. Home or away. Day or night. Rain or shine.

Ross loves the Sooners. So much so that his WWE entrance music was “Boomer Sooner.”

But that isn’t the only reason Ross' favorite place to be on fall Saturdays is Owen Field. It’s not even the biggest.

Every time he goes to a game, Ross feels his father beside him.

And it was through his dad that Ross’ love for football first began.