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Tulsa
Sports
August 13, 2024
TU FOOTBALL

Tulsa HoF coach succumbs to Parkinson’s Disease

By TULSA MEDIA RELATIONS 

TULSA — The football coach who engineered a remarkable turnaround at the University of Tulsa, TU Hall of Famer Steve Kragthorpe passed away Aug. 4 at age 59 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

TULSA — The football coach who engineered a remarkable turnaround at the University of Tulsa, TU Hall of Famer Steve Kragthorpe passed away Aug. 4 at age 59 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Kragthorpe was the coach from 2003-06, taking over a TU squad who had gone 2-21 over the previous two seasons. His first team finished 8-5, finishing second in the Western Athletic Conference and snapping an 11-year losing record streak and earning a trip to the Humanitarian Bowl, Tulsa’s first bowl appearance since 1991.

“On behalf of The University of Tulsa, I extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Coach Steve Kragthorpe whose legacy and impact on the Golden Hurricane football program are undeniable,” University of Tulsa President Brad R. Carson said. “His dedication, leadership and passion for the game left an indelible mark on the student-athletes who played for him and our community overall. Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones during this difficult time.”

A 2024 Tulsa Hall of Fame honoree, Kragthorpe posted a 29-22 record in four seasons. He led the Golden Hurricane to three bowl game appearances. The 2005 TU team had its best finish under Kragthorpe, posting a 9-4 record, winning the Conference USA West Division as a first-year league member and taking down Central Florida 4427 in the C-USA Championship Game in Orlando, Fla., to capture Tulsa’s first conference title in 20 years. The campaign ended with a thrilling 31-24 win over Fresno State in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl on New Year’s Eve.

In his final season with the Golden Hurricane, Kragthorpe coached TU to another winning season, finishing 8-4 and earning a bid to the Armed Forces Bowl.

“We are truly heartbroken at the loss of a TU Hall of Fame Coach who rekindled the championship spirit of Tulsa Football in a remarkably short period of time,” Tulsa Vice-President and Director of Athletics Justin Moore said. “Our deepest sympathies go out to Coach Kragthorpe’s family, friends and former players during this difficult time.”

Under Kragthorpe’s leadership, Tulsa had 55 players selected to all-conference teams, a 2003 WAC Freshman of the Year selection (Nick Bunting) and a 2006 C-USA Defensive Player of the Year honoree (Nick Bunting). James Killian (2005) and Garrett Mills (2006) were National Football League Draft selections. Kragthorpe was named the 2003 Western Athletic Conference Coach of the Year.

“I knew Steve as an outstanding and authentic offensive football coach,” TU Head Football Coach Kevin Wilson said. “When he got the head job at Tulsa, he revitalized the program to a championship level. As TU’s head coach, when I interact with his former players, they show how much they loved Coach Kragthorpe. He will be missed greatly.”

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