Dixie Classic (bowl game)
- This event is not to be confused with the Dixie Bowl, another college football post-season game staged in Birmingham, Alabama in the 1940s. For other uses, see Dixie Classic (disambiguation).
The Dixie Classic was a post-season college football bowl game played at Fair Park Stadium in Dallas, Texas, following the 1921, 1924, and 1933 seasons.[1] It was phased out in favor of the Cotton Bowl Classic. The 1922 game is famous for the beginning of the Texas A&M 12th man tradition.
Game results
| Date | Winning Team | Losing Team | Location | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2, 1922 | Texas A&M | 22 | Centre | 14 | Fair Park, Dallas, Texas | notes |
| January 1, 1925 | West Virginia Wesleyan | 9 | Southern Methodist | 7 | Fair Park, Dallas, Texas | notes |
| January 1, 1934 | Arkansas | 7 | Centenary | 7 | Fair Park, Dallas, Texas | notes |
See also
References
- ↑ Foldesy, Jody. "Bowls burgeon as big business", The Washington Times. December 21, 1997. Page A1.
External links
- Hog Database - 1934 Dixie Classic Summary Box Score and Recap from the final Dixie Classic
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