Billy Sims Barbecue

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Billy Sims Barbecue is a chain of barbecue restaurants founded by former American football player Billy Sims. The restaurant chain is known for its Oklahoma-style barbecue and has multiple locations primarily in the Midwestern United States.

History

Billy Sims Barbecue was established in 2004 by Billy Sims, a former running back who played for the Detroit Lions in the National Football League (NFL). Sims, who won the Heisman Trophy in 1978 while playing for the University of Oklahoma, decided to venture into the restaurant business after his football career.

Menu

The menu at Billy Sims Barbecue features a variety of barbecue dishes, including brisket, pulled pork, ribs, chicken, and sausage. The restaurant also offers a selection of sides such as baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad, and macaroni and cheese. Desserts like banana pudding and peach cobbler are also available.

Locations

Billy Sims Barbecue has expanded to numerous locations across the United States, with a concentration in the Midwest. States with Billy Sims Barbecue restaurants include Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Michigan, and Texas.

Billy Sims

Billy Sims is a notable figure in both the sports and business worlds. After a successful college football career at the University of Oklahoma, where he won the Heisman Trophy, Sims was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 1980 NFL Draft. He played professionally until a knee injury ended his career in 1984. Post-football, Sims transitioned into the restaurant industry, leveraging his fame and love for barbecue to create a successful chain of restaurants.

See also

• Barbecue in the United States
• List of barbecue restaurants
• Heisman Trophy
• Oklahoma Sooners football
• Detroit Lions