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From MSFame.com Announcements Seven individuals who helped shape the tradition of the
SBC Communications, Inc., and the Cotton Bowl Athletic Association honored the “Class of 2003” on the steps of the historic Cotton Bowl Stadium in Fair Park. The inductees included former Dallas civic leader and former CBAA Chairman Robert B. Cullum, Mississippi quarterback Eagle Day, Georgia tailback Kent Lawrence, LSU head coach Charles McClendon, SMU halfback Kyle Rote, Notre Dame quarterback Joe Theismann, and Texas fullback Steve Worster. Each member of the Hall of Fame received a personalized
Day, a Columbia, MS native, was named the Most Outstanding Back, in the Rebels 14-13 upset win over heavily-favored TCU in the 1956 Cotton Bowl.The victory was the first major bowl win in Ole Miss history. He is 1981 inductee into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame. “The SBC Cotton Bowl Hall of Fame honors the many extraordinary individuals who have played a role in developing the tradition, pageantry and prestige of one of college football’s most historic post-season bowl games,” said Fin Ewing III, Chairman, Cotton Bowl Athletic Association. “We believe that the SBC Cotton Bowl Hall of Fame provides future generations with a greater appreciation for the rich tradition of college football on New Year’s Day here in Texas.” Brad Sham, “The Voice of the SBC Cotton Bowl,” and “The Voice of the Dallas Cowboys,” served as the event’s Master of Ceremonies. Eagle Day, Kent Lawrence, Joe Theismann and Steve Worster attended the ceremony. Robert B. Cullum, Charles McClendon and Kyle Rote were inducted posthumously. A 35-member judging committee comprised of media representatives and athletic administrators voted from a list of 52 original nominees that included players, coaches, bowl administrators and others who have made special contributions to the Classic. The Class of 2003 is the fifth to be inducted into the SBC Cotton Bowl Hall of Fame. © Copyright 2001-2002 by Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Museum |
