Chester Pittman, Oklahoma State’s first-ever Black football player, has died. He was 83 years old.
Pittman arrived at Oklahoma State as a freshman in 1957 and became a starter at running back as a sophomore, eventually lettering in 1959. CFB Reference stats show that he compiled 110 rushing attempts over three seasons for a total of 593 rushing yards and two scores.
Pittman came to OSU via Wewoka High School, where he emerged as a star and eventually earned a scholarship from the Cowboys coaching staff. Cliff Speegle was the head coach then, but The Oklahoman notes that he committed to the school because of Harry Buffington, who was then an assistant.