What teams played in the Gator Bowl?
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Has Florida ever played in the Gator Bowl?
The December 1994 game was played at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville after the namesake stadium was demolished to make way for a replacement venue, Jacksonville Municipal Stadium….Game results.
| Date played | December 31, 1992 |
|---|---|
| Bowl name | Gator Bowl |
| Winning team | #14 Florida |
| 27 | |
| Losing team | #12 NC State |
When was the first Gator Bowl?
1946
Gator Bowl/First event date
Who played in the 1964 Gator Bowl?
The Beatles
The Beatles performed one concert at the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, Florida, on 11 September 1964. It was their only performance in the US state.
Where was the Gator Bowl played?
TIAA Bank Field2016, 2016, 2006.
Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium1994Gator Bowl Stadium1992, 1989, 1989.
Gator Bowl/Event locations
Why was the Gator Bowl built?
Jacksonville’s first football venue was built in 1927 and 1928 with a seating capacity of 7,600. Known as Fairfield Stadium, its primary purpose was to serve as home field for Jacksonville’s three new high schools – Lee, Jackson and Landon.
What is the original football bowls?
The history of the bowl game began with the 1902 Tournament East-West football game, sponsored by the Tournament of Roses Association between Michigan and Stanford, a game which Michigan won 49-0. The Tournament of Roses eventually sponsored an annual contest starting with the 1916 Tournament East-West Football Game.
Did the Beatles play the 1964 Gator Bowl?
The Beatles played a concert at the Gator Bowl on their first American Tour in 1964. It’s notable because once The Beatles found out that the concert was going to be segregated, they refused to play there unless they allowed the audience to be desegregated.
Did the Beatles play at the Gator Bowl in 1964?
The Beatles had previously taken a public stand on civil rights in 1964, when they refused to perform at a segregated concert at the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, Florida. City officials relented, allowing the stadium to be integrated, and the band took to the stage.
Did the Beatles play at the Gator Bowl?