CRIMSON EMPIRE: How Patty Gasso built the Sooners into a college softball dynasty

Oklahoma’s Jordy Bahl (98) throws a pitch in the first inning during a softball game between the Sooners and Florida State in the Women’s College World Championship Series at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, June 7, 2023. SARAH PHIPPS / THE OKLAHOMAN

Oklahoma celebrates winning the 2022 Women’s College World Series Championship over Texas at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, June 9, 2022. SARAH PHIPPS / THE OKLAHOMAN

Oklahoma’s Grace Lyons celebrates a home run in the fifth inning during the second game of the Women’s College World Championship Series against Florida State at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, June 8, 2023. SARAH PHIPPS / THE OKLAHOMAN

Oklahoma’s Alex Storako (8) celebrates after a college softball game between the Sooners and Texas Tech at Marita Hynes Field in Norman, April 6, 2023. Oklahoma won 3-0. BRYAN TERRY / THE OKLAHOMAN

OU coach Patty Gasso laughs during media day at the Women’s College World Series at the USA Softball Hall Of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, May 29, 2019. SARAH PHIPPS / THE OKLAHOMAN

Oklahoma’s Rylie Boone (0), Avery Hodge (82) and Jayda Coleman (24) celebrate after a softball game between Oklahoma and Tennessee in the Women’s College World Series at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, June 3, 2023. Oklahoma won 9-0. BRYAN TERRY / THE OKLAHOMAN

Oklahoma infielder Tiare Jennings (23) gets a base hit in the third inning during the second game of the Women’s College World Series finals against Florida State at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City on June 8, 2023. NATHAN J. FISH / THE OKLAHOMAN

Oklahoma’s Grace Lyons (3) runs back to first base after hitting a single in the third inning. SARAH PHIPPS / THE OKLAHOMAN

Oklahoma head coach Patty Gasso poses with the championship trophy following the final game of Women’s College World Series championship series against Florida State at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, June 10, 2021. Oklahoma won 6-2. SARAH PHIPPS / THE OKLAHOMAN

Oklahoma’s Nicole May (19) and Jayda Coleman (24) make angels in the confetti following the second game of the championship series in the Women’s College World Series between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Texas Longhorns at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, June 9, 2022. SARAH PHIPPS / THE OKLAHOMAN

Oklahoma’s Alex Storako (8) throws a pitch during the second game of the Women’s College World Championship Series between the Sooners and Florida State at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, June 8, 2023. SARAH PHIPPS / THE OKLAHOMAN

Jordy Bahl celebrates after scoring during the first game of the Women’s College World Series championship series against Florida State at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City on June 7, 2023. NATHAN J. FISH / THE OKLAHOMAN

Oklahoma’s Jayda Coleman (24) makes a catch in the first inning during the second game of the championship series, June 9, 2022. SARAH PHIPPS / THE OKLAHOMAN

Oklahoma’s Cydney Sanders (1) celebrates her home run as she rounds the bases next to Florida State’s Bethaney Keen (3) in the fifth inning during the second game of the Women’s College World Championship Series between the Oklahoma Sooners and Florida State at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, June 8, 2023. SARAH PHIPPS / THE OKLAHOMAN

The Oklahoma Sooners pose for a photo as they celebrate a 10-2 win over Oklahoma State in the Big 12 softball championship game at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City on May 15, 2021. CHRIS LANDSBERGER / THE OKLAHOMAN

Oklahoma’s Jocelyn Alo (78) holds up the championship trophy following the final game of Women’s College World Series championship series between OU and Florida State at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, June 10, 2021. Oklahoma won 6-2. SARAH PHIPPS / THE OKLAHOMAN

Oklahoma celebrates the Women’s College World Championship over Florida State at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, June 8, 2023. SARAH PHIPPS / THE OKLAHOMAN

Oklahoma’s Rylie Boone (0) celebrates a double next to Florida State’s Josie Muffley (10) in the third inning during the first game of the Women’s College World Championship Series between the Sooners and Florida State at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, June 7, 2023. SARAH PHIPPS / THE OKLAHOMAN

Oklahoma celebrates Lynnsie Elam’s home run in the first inning of the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma and Iowa State at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, May 13, 2022. SARAH PHIPPS / THE OKLAHOMAN

Oklahoma head coach Patty Gasso reacts after the fans and team sang her “Happy Birthday” before the NCAA Norman Super Regional softball game between the Sooners and the Clemson Tigers at Marita Hynes Field in Norman, Okla., May 27, 2023. SARAH PHIPPS / THE OKLAHOMAN

Oklahoma’s Jocelyn Alo (78) celebrates a home run in the second inning of the Women’s College World Series softball game against the UCLA Bruins at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, June 6, 2022. OU won 15-0. SARAH PHIPPS / THE OKLAHOMAN

Oklahoma catcher Lynnsie Elam (22) hits a line drive to third during Game 2 of the Women’s College World Series championship series against the Texas Longhorns at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City on June 8, 2022. NATHAN J. FISH / THE OKLAHOMAN

Players from OU and FSU pray after OU won the Women’s College World Series against Florida State at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City on June 8, 2023. NATHAN J. FISH / THE OKLAHOMAN

Oklahoma pitcher Jordy Bahl (98) slides into home in the sixth inning during the second game of the Women’s College World Series finals between Oklahoma and Florida State at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City on June 8, 2023. NATHAN J. FISH / THE OKLAHOMAN

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Name: CRIMSON EMPIRE: How Patty Gasso built the Sooners into a college softball dynasty
Brand: The Oklahoman (Oklahoma City, OK)
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Own a piece of history and relive the sheer adrenaline of the Sooners’ third consecutive Women’s College World Series with this hardcover collector’s book.

“CRIMSON EMPIRE: How Patty Gasso built the Sooners into a college softball dynasty” is a limited-edition, 144-page hardcover coffee-table book that covers the 2021, 2022 and 2023 seasons. Authored by the acclaimed journalists at The Oklahoman, this collector’s item offers an immersive journey through three straight years of championship runs, cementing it as the ultimate keepsake that will be cherished for generations.

Don’t miss out on owning this tribute to the Sooners’ legacy. Secure your copy now and forever celebrate this momentous three-peat achievement!

Note: This book is an unofficial account of the University of Oklahoma women's softball WCWS wins by The Oklahoman, and is not endorsed by the NCAA or the Oklahoma Sooners.

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Title: CRIMSON EMPIRE: How Patty Gasso built the Sooners into a college softball dynasty
Hardcover, limited edition
ISBN: 9781638460848
144 pages
Size: 11.25" x 8.75" x 0.5"
Published by Pediment Publishing
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Specifications

Title: CRIMSON EMPIRE: How Patty Gasso built the Sooners into a college softball dynasty
Hardcover, limited edition
ISBN: 9781638460848
144 pages
Size: 11.25" x 8.75" x 0.5"
Published by Pediment Publishing
Printed in North America
Available now

Presented bY

About the book

Own this hardcover tribute to the Sooners' legacy

Own a piece of history and relive the sheer adrenaline of the Sooners’ third consecutive Women’s College World Series with this hardcover collector’s book.

Don’t miss out on owning this tribute to the Sooners’ legacy. Secure your copy now and forever celebrate this momentous three-peat achievement!

Note: This book is an unofficial account of the University of Oklahoma women's softball WCWS wins by The Oklahoman, and is not endorsed by the NCAA or the Oklahoma Sooners.

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