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Published: October 5, 2007
'The King' @ 70
Former OU coach is having the time of his life as a grandfather, businessman
By Berry Tramel
NORMAN — Barry Switzer turns 70 today, which means we've got two things to say to the old rascal. Happy birthday, and did you ever think you'd live this long?

To which Switzer answers, thank you and what in the hell are you talking about?

"I always felt like I had good genes,” Switzer said. "Good plumbing.”

Another Oklahoma hero, Mickey Mantle , always said he never planned to live past 40, since...

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