Wayman Tisdale Itinerary

Wayman Tisdale Itinerary

From his humble Tulsa roots as a pastor's son to achieving mastery over both the basketball court and musical stage, Wayman Tisdale left a lasting mark on Oklahoma's sports and music scenes. Travel to the church where Tisdale was raised, visit the OU clinic named in his honor and learn more about his lasting legacy at the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame. Then, catch a professional NBA game at the Chesapeake Energy Arena or travel to Tulsa's Booker T. Washington High School to see where the jazz musician got his start on the basketball court.

Tulsa


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1708 N Sheridan Rd
Tulsa, OK

Stop 1: White River Fish Market

Stop and sample the delicious fried catfish at the White River Fish Market, which was one of Wayman's favorite restaurants to visit as a child. This unassuming fish market features rave-worthy fresh seafood any way you want it - broiled, grilled, fried or smoked.

Start from: 1708 N Sheridan Rd, Tulsa, OK

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Arrive at: 591 E 36th St N, Tulsa, OK

OU Tulsa Wayman Tisdale Specialty Health Clinic located at 591 E. 36th St. N. in Tulsa, Oklahoma
591 E 36th St N
Tulsa, OK

Stop 2: OU Tulsa Wayman Tisdale Specialty Health Clinic

This health clinic was named after Wayman Tisdale due to his strong ties to the University of Oklahoma and the city of Tulsa. The clinic opened in 2013 and provides healthcare to underserved north Tulsans.

Start from: 591 E 36th St N, Tulsa, OK

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Arrive at: 1514 E Zion St, Tulsa, OK

Exterior of the original entrance to Booker T. Washington High School located at 1514 E Zion St. in Tulsa, Oklahoma
1514 E Zion St
Tulsa, OK

Stop 3: Booker T. Washington High School

After learning to dunk a basketball in the eighth grade, Wayman Tisdale developed a newfound appreciation and love for basketball. He went on to play for the school basketball team at Booker T. Washington High School, where he graduated in 1982.

Start from: 1514 E Zion St, Tulsa, OK

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Arrive at: 1709 N Madison Ave, Tulsa, OK

Friendship Baptist Church located at 1709 N. Madison Ave. in Tulsa, Oklahoma
1709 N Madison Ave
Tulsa, OK

Stop 4: Friendship Baptist Church

Wayman's father, Rev. Louis Tisdale, held the role of pastor at Tulsa's Friendship Baptist Church for over two decades. While attending, young Wayman idolized the bass players in the church band - he often referred to them as "the coolest cats."

Start from: 1709 N Madison Ave, Tulsa, OK

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Arrive at: 1400 N Gilcrease Museum Rd, Tulsa, OK

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1400 N Gilcrease Museum Rd
Tulsa, OK

Stop 5: The Gilcrease Museum

As a child, Wayman Tisdale would take family day trips to the Gilcrease Museum in his hometown of Tulsa. The acclaimed Gilcrease features one of the world's most comprehensive collections of Native American and Western art.

Start from: 1400 N Gilcrease Museum Rd, Tulsa, OK

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Arrive at: 1311 N Cheyenne Ave, Tulsa, OK

Wayman Tisdale's childhood home in Tulsa, Oklahoma
1311 N Cheyenne Ave
Tulsa, OK

Stop 6: Wayman Tisdale's Childhood Home

Wayman grew up in this home located just east of the LL Tisdale Parkway.

Start from: 1311 N Cheyenne Ave, Tulsa, OK

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Arrive at: 624 E Oklahoma Place, Tulsa, OK

George Washington Carver Middle School located at 624 E. Oklahoma Pl. in Tulsa, Oklahoma
624 E Oklahoma Place
Tulsa, OK

Stop 7: George Washington Carver Middle School

Wayman Tisdale attended this middle school, where he dunked his first basketball during his eighth grade year.

Start from: 624 E Oklahoma Place, Tulsa, OK

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Arrive at: 5 S Boston Ave, Tulsa, OK

The Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame located in the historic Tulsa Union Depot at 5 S. Boston Ave. in Tulsa, OK
5 S Boston Ave
Tulsa, OK

Stop 8: Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame

Not only was Wayman Tisdale posthumously inducted into the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame in 2009, but the venue also hosted a benefit concert that sent all proceeds to the Wayman Tisdale Foundation.

Start from: 5 S Boston Ave, Tulsa, OK

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Arrive at: 200 S Denver Ave W, Tulsa, OK

BOK Center located in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma
200 S Denver Ave W
Tulsa, OK

Stop 9: BOK Center

After Wayman's passing in 2009, a public funeral was held at Tulsa's BOK Center where more than 4,000 people gathered to pay their respects during a 3.5 hour service.

Start from: 200 S Denver Ave W, Tulsa, OK

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Arrive at: 1923 S Utica Ave, Tulsa, OK

St. John's Medical Center located at 1923 S Utica Ave. in Tulsa, Oklahoma
1923 S Utica Ave
Tulsa, OK

Stop 10: St. John Medical Center

After fighting a two-year battle with bone cancer, Wayman Tisdale passed away at the St. John Medical Center on May 15, 2009.

Start from: 1923 S Utica Ave, Tulsa, OK

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Arrive at: 4401 S Memorial Dr, Tulsa, OK

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4401 S Memorial Dr
Tulsa, OK

Stop 11: Nelson's Buffeteria

One of Wayman's favorite restaurants as a kid, Nelson's Buffeteria has been serving hungry diners since 1929. Famous for their chicken fried steak, Nelson's was originally located downtown but has since moved to south Tulsa.

Start from: 4401 S Memorial Dr, Tulsa, OK

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Arrive at: 5111 S Memorial Dr, Tulsa, OK

Memorial Park Cemetery located at 5111 S. Memorial Dr. in Tulsa, Oklahoma
5111 S Memorial Dr
Tulsa, OK

Stop 12: Memorial Park Cemetery

After his passing in 2009, Wayman Tisdale was interred at the Memorial Park Cemetery in Tulsa. Wayman's headstone shows a basketball and bass guitar as well as a quote stating, "Wayman's smile was contagious. His quick wit and humor was infectious. A merry heart does good like a medicine." The back shows interlocking wedding bands with the names Wayman and Regina, as well as a quote that reads, "To my family, quitting is never an option."

Start from: 5111 S Memorial Dr, Tulsa, OK

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Arrive at: 4040 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK

Oklahoma City


The Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame located at 5 S. Boston Ave. in Oklahoma City, OK
4040 N Lincoln Blvd
Oklahoma City, OK

Stop 13: Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame

Wayman Tisdale was inducted into the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame in 2002. A permanent Wayman Tisdale Humanitarian Award is on display within the hall of fame.

Start from: 4040 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK

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Arrive at: 100 W Reno Ave, Oklahoma City, OK

Chesapeake Energy Arena located in downtown Oklahoma City
100 W Reno Ave
Oklahoma City, OK

Stop 14: Chesapeake Energy Arena

Celebrate Wayman's 12 seasons with the NBA by catching an NBA game at the Chesapeake Energy Arena.

Start from: 100 W Reno Ave, Oklahoma City, OK

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Arrive at: 2900 S Jenkins Ave, Norman, OK

Norman


Lloyd Noble Center located at 2900 S. Jenkins Ave. at the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma
2900 S Jenkins Ave
Norman, OK

Stop 15: University of Oklahoma Lloyd Noble Center

Visit OU's Lloyd Noble Center in Norman to see where Wayman played three years of college basketball.

Start from: 2900 S Jenkins Ave, Norman, OK

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Arrive at: , , OK

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