Thurman Thomas, the all-time leader in rushing yards in Oklahoma State history, will be the first inductee into the OSU football ring of honor Sept. 26, OSU announced Tuesday.
Thomas’ name and No. 34 will be unveiled atop the west end zone of Boone Pickens Stadium at halftime of the Cowboys’ game against West Virginia. The Cowboys will also wear replica uniforms during the game from the 1987 Sun Bowl against Mountaineers, which was Thomas’ final college game. OSU won the bowl game, 35-33, and Thomas was the game’s most valuable player.
OSU wrestling coach John Smith delivered the news to Thomas by phone.