1960_Gator_Bowl_(December)

1960 Gator Bowl (December)

1960 Gator Bowl (December)

College football game

The 1960 Gator Bowl was a post-season college football bowl game between the Florida Gators representing the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and the Baylor Bears of the Southwest Conference (SWC). Florida defeated Baylor 13–12.[1] Both quarterbacks were the game's Most Valuable Player: Florida's Larry Libertore and Baylor's Bobby Ply.[2]

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Game summary

Led by Vic Miranda, the Gator defense halted a 75-yard drive by Baylor on the half-yard line in the first quarter, setting the stage for two second quarter touchdowns.[3] Baylor running back Ronnie Goodwin dropped the winning 2-point try in the closing seconds. Baylor quarterback Bobby Ply set a Gator Bowl record with 13 completions.[4]

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References

  1. [1]
    MGGC Online | 1960 Gator Bowl
  2. [2]
    "Ode to the Case: Baylor Football in the 1960's". July 28, 2014.
  3. [3]
    "Gator Bowl Memories: Gators Hold off Baylor in Wild Finish to Claim 1960 Gator Bowl - GatorZone.com". Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved September 28, 2015.
  4. [4]
    "Baylor's bowl game history".
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