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Kozar and Lauricella Receive Induction Into SBC Cotton Bowl Hall of Fame
Troy Aikman, Lance Alworth, Jim "Hoss" Brock, Mike Dean, Andy Kozar, Hank Lauricella, Lydell Mitchell and Gene Stallings Were Honored in Dallas
April 20, 2005
2005 SBC Cotton Bowl Hall of Fame class, including Andy Kozar (top) and Hank Lauricella were inducted during a ceremony Wednesday, April 20, 2005 at the Cotton Bowl. The SBC Cotton Bowl Hall of Fame honors the many remarkable individuals who have played a role in one of America's most historic post-season bowl games. Photo by Ian Halperin/CBAA.
DALLAS - Former Tennessee Volunteers Andy Kozar and Hank Lauricella, who were among eight individuals who helped shape the tradition of the SBC Cotton Bowl Classic and college football history, were inducted into the SBC Cotton Bowl Hall of Fame Wednesday.
In addition to family members joining Kozar and Lauricella in Dallas, other university officials and friends on hand were head football coach Phillip Fulmer, teammate Jim Haslam, vice president for development Jack Williams and associate athletics director for media relations Bud Ford.
SBC Communications, Inc., and the Cotton Bowl Athletic Association announced the Hall of Fame "Class of 2005." The other honorees include UCLA quarterback Troy Aikman, Arkansas halfback Lance Alworth, former CBAA executive director Jim "Hoss" Brock, Texas offensive guard Mike Dean, Penn State running back Lydell Mitchell, and former Texas A&M head coach Gene Stallings.
The 2005 SBC Cotton Bowl Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held at Cotton Bowl Plaza in Fair Park this morning.
"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 Gayle M. Earls, 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."
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.
Selection criteria for the SBC Cotton Bowl Hall of Fame include the following:
# Voting is based solely upon an individual's performance in, or contribution to, the Classic rather than on the person's college or professional career.
# An individual is eligible five years after their final Classic appearance.
"The SBC Cotton Bowl Hall of Fame provides the perfect opportunity to properly and permanently recognize these heroes and unique personalities who helped establish the Classic as one of college football's premier events," said Bill Blase, President and CEO of SBC Southwest. "Over the past few years, the SBC Cotton Bowl Hall of Fame has become home to a virtual who's who of college football legends."
The Class of 2005 is the sixth to be inducted into the SBC Cotton Bowl Hall of Fame. The inaugural Class in 1998 included Syracuse halfback Jim Brown, Texas quarterback Bobby Layne, Rice halfback Dicky Maegle, Texas coach Darrell Royal, Cotton Bowl Founder J. Curtis Sanford, "Mr. Cotton Bowl" Field Scovell, and SMU halfback Doak Walker.
The SBC Cotton Bowl Hall of Fame inducted eight new members Wednesday, April 20 2005. The Class of 2005 included, from left, Jim "Hoss" Brock, former executive director of the Cotton Bowl; Mike Dean, Texas; Hank Lauricella, Tennessee; Gene Stallings, Texas A&M Coach; Lydell Mitchell, Penn State; Andy Kozar, Tennessee and Troy Aikman, UCLA. Lance Alworth, Arkansas, was not present. Photo by Ian Halperin/CBAA.
The Class of 1999 featured TCU quarterback Sammy Baugh, Arkansas coach Frank Broyles, Kilgore Rangerettes founder Gussie Nell Davis, Houston linebacker David Hodge, Cotton Bowl Team Selection Chairman Felix McKnight, and Texas quarterback James Street.
The Class of 2000 honored Alabama and Kentucky coach Paul "Bear" Bryant, Texas quarterback Duke Carlisle, Texas A&M linebacker Johnny Holland, Texas A&M fullback John Kimbrough, the longtime Voice of the Cotton Bowl Lindsey Nelson, Navy quarterback Roger Staubach, and TCU halfback Jim Swink.
The Class of 2001 recognized Texas defensive tackle Scott Appleton, Syracuse halfback Ernie Davis, Miami defensive tackle Russell Maryland, Rice and Clemson head coach Jess Neely, Arkansas defensive tackle Loyd Phillips, Texas split end Cotton Speyrer, and Houston head coach Bill Yeoman.
The Class of 2003 was comprised of 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.
The SBC Cotton Bowl Hall of Fame is one of several events developed by SBC Communications and the Cotton Bowl Athletic Association to extend the Classic to the community and to future generations. Among these activities is the SBC Cotton Bowl Art Contest involving more than 5,000 elementary children throughout Dallas and Richardson during the fall, as well as the SBC Cotton Bowl Parade of Bands and team pep rallies in Fair Park on December 31.
In September 1996, SBC Communications became title sponsor of the SBC Cotton Bowl Classic, an agreement that will run through the year 2010.
Troy Aikman, Lance Alworth, Jim "Hoss" Brock, Mike Dean, Andy Kozar, Hank Lauricella, Lydell Mitchell and Gene Stallings Were Honored in Dallas
April 20, 2005
2005 SBC Cotton Bowl Hall of Fame class, including Andy Kozar (top) and Hank Lauricella were inducted during a ceremony Wednesday, April 20, 2005 at the Cotton Bowl. The SBC Cotton Bowl Hall of Fame honors the many remarkable individuals who have played a role in one of America's most historic post-season bowl games. Photo by Ian Halperin/CBAA.
DALLAS - Former Tennessee Volunteers Andy Kozar and Hank Lauricella, who were among eight individuals who helped shape the tradition of the SBC Cotton Bowl Classic and college football history, were inducted into the SBC Cotton Bowl Hall of Fame Wednesday.
In addition to family members joining Kozar and Lauricella in Dallas, other university officials and friends on hand were head football coach Phillip Fulmer, teammate Jim Haslam, vice president for development Jack Williams and associate athletics director for media relations Bud Ford.
SBC Communications, Inc., and the Cotton Bowl Athletic Association announced the Hall of Fame "Class of 2005." The other honorees include UCLA quarterback Troy Aikman, Arkansas halfback Lance Alworth, former CBAA executive director Jim "Hoss" Brock, Texas offensive guard Mike Dean, Penn State running back Lydell Mitchell, and former Texas A&M head coach Gene Stallings.
The 2005 SBC Cotton Bowl Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held at Cotton Bowl Plaza in Fair Park this morning.
"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 Gayle M. Earls, 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."
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.
Selection criteria for the SBC Cotton Bowl Hall of Fame include the following:
# Voting is based solely upon an individual's performance in, or contribution to, the Classic rather than on the person's college or professional career.
# An individual is eligible five years after their final Classic appearance.
"The SBC Cotton Bowl Hall of Fame provides the perfect opportunity to properly and permanently recognize these heroes and unique personalities who helped establish the Classic as one of college football's premier events," said Bill Blase, President and CEO of SBC Southwest. "Over the past few years, the SBC Cotton Bowl Hall of Fame has become home to a virtual who's who of college football legends."
The Class of 2005 is the sixth to be inducted into the SBC Cotton Bowl Hall of Fame. The inaugural Class in 1998 included Syracuse halfback Jim Brown, Texas quarterback Bobby Layne, Rice halfback Dicky Maegle, Texas coach Darrell Royal, Cotton Bowl Founder J. Curtis Sanford, "Mr. Cotton Bowl" Field Scovell, and SMU halfback Doak Walker.
The SBC Cotton Bowl Hall of Fame inducted eight new members Wednesday, April 20 2005. The Class of 2005 included, from left, Jim "Hoss" Brock, former executive director of the Cotton Bowl; Mike Dean, Texas; Hank Lauricella, Tennessee; Gene Stallings, Texas A&M Coach; Lydell Mitchell, Penn State; Andy Kozar, Tennessee and Troy Aikman, UCLA. Lance Alworth, Arkansas, was not present. Photo by Ian Halperin/CBAA.
The Class of 1999 featured TCU quarterback Sammy Baugh, Arkansas coach Frank Broyles, Kilgore Rangerettes founder Gussie Nell Davis, Houston linebacker David Hodge, Cotton Bowl Team Selection Chairman Felix McKnight, and Texas quarterback James Street.
The Class of 2000 honored Alabama and Kentucky coach Paul "Bear" Bryant, Texas quarterback Duke Carlisle, Texas A&M linebacker Johnny Holland, Texas A&M fullback John Kimbrough, the longtime Voice of the Cotton Bowl Lindsey Nelson, Navy quarterback Roger Staubach, and TCU halfback Jim Swink.
The Class of 2001 recognized Texas defensive tackle Scott Appleton, Syracuse halfback Ernie Davis, Miami defensive tackle Russell Maryland, Rice and Clemson head coach Jess Neely, Arkansas defensive tackle Loyd Phillips, Texas split end Cotton Speyrer, and Houston head coach Bill Yeoman.
The Class of 2003 was comprised of 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.
The SBC Cotton Bowl Hall of Fame is one of several events developed by SBC Communications and the Cotton Bowl Athletic Association to extend the Classic to the community and to future generations. Among these activities is the SBC Cotton Bowl Art Contest involving more than 5,000 elementary children throughout Dallas and Richardson during the fall, as well as the SBC Cotton Bowl Parade of Bands and team pep rallies in Fair Park on December 31.
In September 1996, SBC Communications became title sponsor of the SBC Cotton Bowl Classic, an agreement that will run through the year 2010.
