Boomer and Sooner - Boomer and Sooner

Boomer and Sooner

Boomer and Sooner are the two Costumed Mascots of the University of Oklahoma. They represent the two crème white ponies that pull the Sooner Schooner, a Conestoga wagon across Owen Field in a victory ride after every OU score. Boomer is the Blue eyed horse and Sooner is the Brown eyed Horse. Traditionally, Boomer wears Crimson jerseys and Sooner wears White Jerseys that match the team that they are supporting. The Sooner Schooner and ponies were introduced in 1964 and became the official mascot in 1980. The Sooner Schooner is cared for, maintained and driven by The Ruf/Neks, OU's all-male spirit squad. Mick Cottom, a freshman Ruf/Nek member from Liberty Mounds, Okla., has the distinction of being the first person to pilot the Schooner across Owen Field in 1964. The Sooner Schooner and ponies are kept at the Bartlett Ranch in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. Charley F. (Buzz) Bartlett and his brother, Dr. M. S. Bartlett, organized the Doc and Buzz foundation in 1964 for the purpose of presenting scholarships to deserving students. The most sentimental thrust of the foundation was the support of the OU mascot. The sight of the Sooner Schooner rolling across the field is one that Oklahoma fans, and most opponents, cherish as one of the best traditions in college athletics.