Gator Bowl - Get Tickets
The Gator Bowl (get Gator Bowl tickets) is an annual college football bowl game that is played at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. It is one of the oldest college bowls, held since 1946. Its current full name is the Konica Minolta Gator Bowl after its present sponsor, Konica Minolta. The game features teams from the ACC and the Big East.
One of the oldest college bowls, the Gator Bowl (get Gator Bowl tickets) has been held continuously since 1946. It is not just a football game, it envisages a whole week of parties, events and attractions for fans of all ages.
History of the Gator Bowl
The Gator Bowl (get Gator Bowl tickets) was first played on January 1, 1946 pitting South Carolina against Wake Forest. The event struggled in the early years, drawing very less crowd. Things changed in the 1949 match-up of the Clemson Tigers and the Missouri Tigers and the future of the Gator Bowl was assured. By the 1970s, the attendance regularly reached 60,000-70,000.
For over 60 years, the game has showcased 4 Heisman Trophy winners and more than 180 first team All-Americans. A few of the great legends who are part of the Gator Bowl (get Gator Bowl tickets) mystique include coaches and players like Dan Marino, Archie Manning, Paul Bryant, Joe Paterno and Bobby Bowden.
Owing to its long and glorious history, the Gator Bowl (get Gator Bowl tickets) has become one of the most popular NCAA football bowl games.
Some Gator Bowl trivia
- The Gator Bowl (get Gator Bowl tickets) spurs the local economy and raises funds for charity in events like 'Run For A Child'.
- Former sponsors of the Gator Bowl have included Mazda and most recently Toyota.
- In 1955, the Gator Bowl became the first collegiate bowl game to be televised coast to coast.
- The Gator Bowl is the sixth oldest college bowl game.
An overview of the 2008 Gator Bowl
The 2008 Gator Bowl was played on January 1 at the Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. It featured the Red Raiders of Texas Tech University and the University of Virginia Cavaliers. Texas Tech won the game on a last-second field goal, securing a 31–28 victory.
2009 Konica Minolta Gator Bowl
The 2008 edition marks the 64th game for the Gator Bowl (get Gator Bowl tickets) Classic. The match-up will showcase a team from the Atlantic Coast Conference to play against a team from the Big 12 Conference, the Big East Conference or Notre Dame. Jacksonville Municipal Stadium has been all ramped up for the 2009 Gator Bowl (get Gator Bowl tickets).
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DEFINITIONS:
PK, Park, Parking Pass, PK Pass, Green Lot ETC = Parking and is not an entry ticket.
SRO or Sanding Room = Standing with no seat.
Club or Stadium Club Pass= No entry. Only access to the private club/bar.
The word "Club" followed or preceded with a section number are entry tickets.
Seats are together unless listed as single seats or piggy back.
GA means General Admission standing no seats.
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