Remembering John Reaves and the Gator Flop
The late John Reaves was part of one of the most dubious moments in the history of the Orange Bowl stadium. A native of Tampa, Reaves was a record setting... Read more.
Orson Mobley: Palmetto’s Man of All Seasons
Florida State tight end Orson Mobley is pictured scoring a touchdown during a 24-7 victory over the Miami Hurricanes in 1982 at the Orange Bowl. A 1981 graduate... Read more.
Remember When the Orange Bowl Had a Queen?
The Orange Bowl was more than just a football game or a stadium. It was a series of events filled with pageantry. One of its unique traditions was the crowning... Read more.
Remembering John Reaves and the Gator Flop
The late John Reaves was part of one of the most dubious moments in the history of the Orange Bowl stadium. A native of Tampa, Reaves was a record setting... Read more.
Orson Mobley: Palmetto’s Man of All Seasons
Florida State tight end Orson Mobley is pictured scoring a touchdown during a 24-7 victory over the Miami Hurricanes in 1982 at the Orange Bowl. A 1981 graduate... Read more.
Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Last Founding Member Passes Away
Guitarists Allen Collins (left) and Gary Rossington of the rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd perform at the Orange Bowl during the Holiday Jam ’74 Music Festival on... Read more.
Hail to the Chief! Miami Carol City Park Renamed After Walt Frazier
The City of Miami Gardens recently renamed Miami Carol City Park after longtime high school coach Walt Frazier. From 1983 to 2007, Frazier’s Miami Carol City... Read more.
How a Super Bowl Loss Buried the 1968 Baltimore Colts in Football’s History Books
The 1968 Baltimore Colts defense poses for a group photo. When the topic of great defenses in NFL history is discussed, most pundits mention the Steelers of the... Read more.
Referee Holds Unique Place Hurricane Football History
Miami Hurricane fans have a love/hate relationship with the referees. They love to hate the refs. Mention the name Terry Porter and you’re likely to get a... Read more.
Gerald Tinker: South Florida’s Fastest Football Player
South Florida has produced some of the fastest football players in the country. Perhaps no player in Miami-Dade County history had more speed than Gerald Tinker... Read more.