1962 Gator Bowl

1962 Gator Bowl
1234 Total
Florida 3707 17
Penn State 0700 7
Date December 30, 1962
Season 1962
Stadium Gator Bowl
Location Jacksonville, Florida
MVP Tommy Shannon, Florida
Attendance 50,286

The 1962 Gator Bowl was a post-season college football bowl game between the Penn State Nittany Lions of the Big Ten Conference and the Gators of the University of Florida representing the SEC. Florida upset Penn State 177.[1][2] To inspire the underdog Gators against a northern foe, the Confederate Battle Flag was worn on their helmets.[3]

Game summary

Gator quarterback Tom Shannon was Most Valuable Player.[4]

References

  1. "Gator Bowl Memories: Gators Upset Heavily-Favored Penn State to Claim 1962 Gator Bowl". Florida Gators. Retrieved 2016-04-09.
  2. "MGGC Online | 1962 Gator Bowl". www.angelfire.com. Retrieved 2016-04-09.
  3. "Southeastern Conference". www.nationalchamps.net. Retrieved 2016-04-09.
  4. Bynum, Mike (1997-10-01). The Greatest Moments of Florida Gators Football. Sports Publishing LLC. ISBN 9781571671967.
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