Duane Baccus followed his brother to OU. Gary Baccus, of Brownfield, Texas, was a standout Sooner defensive end in the early 1970s. Duane Baccus also was an OU defensive end, from 1974-76.
Duane Baccus had a solid career – his blocked punt in the 1975 Miami game set up a touchdown in the Sooners’ 20-17 victory – but he wasn’t as renowned as his brother. On the field. Off the field, Duane Baccus garnered the highest of praise.
Duane Baccus died this week of cancer at age 64. His services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Prestonwood Baptist Church in the Dallas suburb of Plano.