OU’s Big Red Rocket Returns: Restored 1923 Model T Back on Game Days

OU’s Big Red Rocket Returns After Full Restoration

Iconic 1923 Model T Back for Game Day Tradition

The 1923 Model T known as the “Big Red Rocket” has been restored. The car, covered in crimson and cream memorabilia, is a game day favorite for OU fans.

Honoring the Legacy of Cecil Samara

Samara, who died in 1994, famously drove the Rocket to every OU home game. Fans still remember the spectacle of his arrival on campus.

Lil’ Sis Mathilda Thompson Becomes Rocket Keeper

Mathilda Thompson is now the second woman to serve as “Cecil Keeper,” responsible for caring for the Rocket and sharing its history with fans.

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