Dan Boren Honors Mildren On House Floor

Congressman Dan Boren honored former Lieutenant Governor and University of Oklahoma football quarterback Jack Mildren in a speech on the floor of the U. S. House.

Mildren died May 22 after a two-year battle with cancer. He was 58.

"I rise today to honor the life of a remarkable Oklahoman,” Boren said.

Boren noted that the former OU quarterback was known as the “Godfather of the wishbone,” led the Sooners in the 1971 “Game of the Century” against Nebraska and was named most valuable player of a Sugar Bowl win.

“He is most widely recognized for laying the foundation for the success of the Sooner football program for years after his graduation,” Boren said.

Boren also pointed out Mildren’s service as Oklahoma’s 22nd lieutenant governor: “Jack was not only a football star, but also a civic leader and outstanding public servant,” the congressman said, adding that Mildren would be remembered by Oklahomans “for his contributions to the history of our state.”

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