08/19/2026
Sooner Spectator is excited to announce our autograph guest for Oklahoma's season-opener vs. UTEP on Friday, Sept. 4, will be two-time All-Big 12 defensive back Steven Parker.
A four-year starter who helped lead the Sooners to four straight Big 12 Conference titles and two appearances in the College Football Playoff, Parker finished with 217 career tackles (ranks 11th all-time among OU defensive backs).
Parker will be at the Sooner Spectator tent on Campus Corner in front of the Balfour Store (792 Asp Ave) from 4 to 5 p.m. prior to OU's game with the Miners, which will kick off at 7 p.m.
Known for his playmaking ability, Parker may be best remembered for deflecting a two-point conversion pass attempt that helped seal OU's 30-29 win over TCU - a victory that propelled the Sooners into the College Football Playoff.
Parker is also the grandson of Charles Parker, who was one of the first four African-America students to try out for the OU football team in 1955. His heroic efforts helped pave the way for Prentice Gautt and Wallace Johnson, the first two Black players to play at OU.
Autographs are $20 each and inscriptions are $5 (up to four words). We will provide free 8x10 pictures and will also have posters and other specialized items for purchase - and Balfour will have mini-helmets, footballs and tons of other OU memorabilia available as well.
If you can not make it to the signing, call us and we can get something signed for you (and shipped). 405-850-9063
