Krisher, who played for the legendary Bud Wilkinson at Oklahoma in the mid-1950s, was one of the big guys upfront — although he weighed only around 216 pounds — in an offense that led the country in 1955 and 1956 in rushing offense and total offense. Players played both ways back then, but Krisher was best known for his play on offense.
Krisher, who will turn 83 in September, was only the third player in Oklahoma football history to become a two-time All-American, and in 1957 he earned consensus All-America honors.
Next Monday, the native Oklahoman will be enshrined in the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame.