NORMAN, Okla. — NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — A Norman man who campaigned for years for the annual Oklahoma-Texas football game to be played on a home-and-home basis has died.
Elmer Zen "E.Z." Million died Saturday in his Norman home at age 68. A cause of death wasn't immediately available.
Million graduated from Weatherford High School and the University of Oklahoma. He formed the Sooner Chamber of Commerce in 1993 in an effort to move the annual Oklahoma-Texas rivalry game away from Dallas, where the teams have played since 1929.
He received five minutes to plead his case during a 2002 meeting of OU regents, to no avail.
Million often ran for public office as a Republican or independent, including a 2004 race for lieutenant governor, but won none of those races.
Million's name was derived from his father's name, Elmer, and his mother's name, Zenna Belle.
State News
Oklahoma-Texas football activist E.Z. Million dies
- State News
-
-
Women encouraged to put health first
It’s an unfortunate fact that more than 60 percent of Oklahoma women are overweight and obese, which contributes to heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
-
Chandler man reflects on being first black to enlist in the Oklahoma National Guard
Berton Zephaniah Lewis sat back in his easy chair reflecting on the day in 1958 he was asked to join the Oklahoma Army National Guard.
-
Oklahoma Blood Institute remodels, gets new advisory board
The Oklahoma Blood Institute celebrated its recently remodeled donor center Wednesday.
-
Inhofe comments on new ‘upside down’ plane, Korea, Obama
U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe has a new plane.
-
AG’s Victim Services Unit certifies faith-based program for trafficking survivors
The Attorney General’s Victim Services Unit has certified Oklahoma’s first program to offer services to adult victims of human sex trafficking.
-
Legislators fine tune cultural center plan
Gov. Mary Fallin has asked the state House and Senate leadership this week for a plan to complete the $171.5 million American Indian Cultural Center and Museum. The state Centennial Project was supposed to be completed in 2007.
-
Funding approved for Capitol Fitness Center
Gov. Mary Fallin today applauded the board of the Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust for approving funds to create a fitness center at the state Capitol. Board members approved a $38,500 proposal submitted by the governor, which includes a $20,000 contribution from the Oklahoma Hospital Association. The funds will largely be used for exercise equipment.
-
‘Person of interest’ in Tulsa killing may be in Oklahoma City
Tulsa police believe a “person of interest” in a recent homicide may be in the Oklahoma City area.
-
Oklahomans, others learning importance of keeping tax refund cards secure
As Oklahoma prepares to issue thousands of tax refunds on debit cards, banking officials say it’s important to secure those cards to keep the money safe.
-
Insurance department apologizes for offensive language in email
The Oklahoma Insurance Department on Thursday apologized for what it described as “an unauthorized draft of an e-mail” that contained “offensive and unacceptable language” while promoting an upcoming tornado summit.
- More State News Headlines
-
Women encouraged to put health first
