1942 Cotton Bowl Classic, the Texas A&M Aggies is facing off against the Alabama Crimson Tide

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20050711

Description

The Alabama Crimson Tide is facing off against the Texas A&M Aggies in the 1942 Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas. The Crimson Tide represents the Southeastern Conference while the Aggies represent the Southwestern Conference. Two Crimson Tide cheerleaders are pictured flashing winning smiles after the game. They are left to right Mary Phillips and Marybelle Wood. They are dressed in their cheerleader uniforms - collared shirt, collegiate sweater, and a skirt. Due to mainly defense and special teams, Alabama won the game 29-21. Published in Fort Worth Star-Telegram, morning edition, January 2, 1942.

Archival Date

1942-01-01

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1414

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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Subjects

Phillips, Mary; Wood, Marybelle; University of Alabama; Texas A&M Aggies (Football); Football; Football Games; Cheerleaders; Cheerleading; Cheerleading Uniforms; Crowds; Cotton Bowl (Football game); Stadiums