1960 Gator Bowl (December)
The 1960 Gator Bowl was a post-season college football bowl game between the Baylor Bears of the Southwest Conference (SWC) and the Florida Gators representing the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Florida defeated Baylor 13–12.[1] Both quarterbacks were the game's Most Valuable Player: Florida's Larry Libertore and Baylor's Bobby Ply.[2]
Game summary
Led by Vic Miranda, the Gator defense halted a 75-yard drive by Baylor on the half-yard line in the first quarter, setting the stage for two second quarter touchdowns.[3] Baylor running back Ronnie Goodwin dropped the winning 2-point try in the closing seconds. Baylor quarterback Bobby Ply set a Gator Bowl record with 13 completions.[4]
| Scoring summary |
| Quarter |
Time |
Drive |
Team |
Scoring information |
Score |
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| Plays |
Yards |
TOP |
FLA |
BAY |
| 2 |
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20 |
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FLA |
Don Goodman 4-yard touchdown run, Cash kick good |
7 |
0
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| 2 |
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0 |
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FLA |
Fumble recovery returned 0 yards for touchdown by Larry Travis, Cash kick no good |
13 |
0
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| 4 |
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71 |
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BAY |
Ronnie Goodwin 11-yard touchdown reception from Bobby Ply, Corley kick No good |
13 |
6
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| 4 |
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72 |
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BAY |
Ronnie Bull 4-yard touchdown run, 2-point Pass Incomplete |
13 |
12
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| "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. |
13 |
12 |
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- There was a Gator Bowl in January and December in 1954, 1960, 1965, 1971, 1989, and 1991.
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Pound sign (#) denotes national championship game.
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