Friday, November 26, 2004
Independence Bowl : History and Links
1975, when the board of directors of the Shreveport-Bossier City Sports Foundation conceived the idea of bringing a postseason football game to northwest Louisiana.
Applying to the National Collegiate Athletic Association for certification, the group’s efforts were rewarded with the approval of a December 13, 1976 game.
In honor of the United States’ 200th anniversary, and the strong military presence in the Shreveport-Bossier City area, the Sports Foundation’s board of directors felt that the name "Independence Bowl" would be a fitting tribute to the men and women who have fought for the United States’ freedom and independence.
See latest News about this event and see more on the homepage:
September 3, 2004 - Countdown to the Independence Bowl on AM1130 KWKH
September 10, 2004 - Gen. Tommy Franks, U.S. Army (Retired), Named 2004
Recipient of Omar N. Bradley "Spirit of Independence Award"
September
30, 2004 - 2004 Independence Bowl Tickets Will Go Out Beginning Late October
October
5, 2004 - Patrice Lomax Joins Independence Bowl Staff as Media Relations Intern
October
20, 2004 - Minutemen Ticket Sales Campaign Begins
November 24,
2004 - Independence Bowl Partners with Sports USA Radio
Stay tuned.
