Statue of Patty Gasso Unveiled at OU

The University of Oklahoma is set to honor head softball coach Patty Gasso with a statue, the first dedicated to a female coach or athlete at the school. The unveiling ceremony will take place on September 13 at 4 p.m. at Love's Field and will feature speeches from Gasso, OU President Joseph Harroz Jr., and Athletics Director Joe Castiglione. Gasso has led the Sooners to eight national championships and is the winningest active coach in NCAA softball history, with a record of 1,515-352-2 at OU. The event will be open to the public and livestreamed on SoonerSports.com. Gasso expressed her gratitude, calling the honor 'surreal' and a significant recognition of her impact on the sport.