History of The Bowls: Celebrating The Go

During the 2019 season, college football will celebrate the 150th anniversary of its first game in 1869, Princeton against Rutgers. More than a century ago, the creation of the Rose Bowl Game introduced a model that allowed teams and their fans to end the season with a game at a neutral site. This Football Bowl Association Vault by noted author Malcolm Moran will celebrate the history and tradition of a postseason that has evolved to include more than 40 games. Through efforts of community leadership, bowl games have provided significant economic impact while also creating lifelong memories for their patrons and fans. Most importantly, they have provided a national platform for college football student-athletes to celebrate successes and experiences that reach far beyond the game itself. This book will describe the dramatic growth of an industry and how it became a fabric of holiday celebrations. Filled with iconic images, this treasure trove also contains replicas of historic memorabi