How old was Bob Stoops when retired?

Bob Stoops was 56 years old when he retired as the head football coach of the Oklahoma Sooners.

Bob Stoops' Retirement from Oklahoma Football

Bob Stoops, a legendary figure in collegiate football, made headlines when he announced his retirement from his long-standing position as head coach of the Oklahoma Sooners. His decision to step down came in 2017, at the age of 56, after leading the Sooners for 18 seasons and securing a national championship in 2000.

Key Aspects of His Retirement and Coaching Return

Stoops' retirement, though significant, was not a complete withdrawal from coaching. He later returned to the sidelines for a special engagement.

• Initial Retirement: Stoops retired from his head coaching role with the Oklahoma Sooners in June 2017, at the age of 56. This decision marked the end of an era for the highly successful program.
• Brief Coaching Return: Coach Stoops made a temporary return to coach the Sooners in the 2021 Alamo Bowl. This came about when his successor, Lincoln Riley, departed to take the head coaching job at USC, leaving an interim void that Stoops filled for the bowl game.

To illustrate the timeline of his significant coaching events:

Stoops' legacy at Oklahoma includes 10 Big 12 Conference titles and the 2000 national championship. His retirement at what many considered a relatively young age for a head coach sparked considerable discussion, but he continued to remain a respected voice in the sport.