1961 Orange Bowl
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The 1961 edition to the Orange Bowl featured the fifth ranked Missouri Tigers
and the fourth ranked Navy Midshipmen
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Navy jumped to a 6-0 lead with a 98-yard fumble return for a touchdown. But Missouri answered when Norm Beal intercepted Navy’s Hal Spooner, rumbling down the sideline for a 90-yard return, giving Missouri a 7-6 advantage. They then drove 80 yards for a second touchdown, and led 14-6 at half.
Missouri’s defense completely shut down the Midshipmen’s running game, including Heisman Trophy winner Joe Bellino, forcing Navy to pass. But Missouri continued to run the ball, grinding it out for 223 rushing yards. After a scoreless third quarter, Missouri drove down 64 yards, and capitalized with a 1 yard run from quarterback Ronnie Taylor. Taylor, who went 1-6, threw for only 5 total yards. Down 21-6, Joe Bellino caught a 27-yard pass from Spooner, and then made the two-point conversion, cutting the lead to 21-14. Missouri held on for the win. President Kennedy attended the game
1960 Missouri Tigers football team
The 1960 Missouri Tigers football team represented the University of Missouri in the 1960 college football season and were the 1960 Orange Bowl Champions. This season included one of the most famous Missouri Kansas matchups in history.-Schedule:...
and the fourth ranked Navy Midshipmen
1960 Navy Midshipmen football team
The 1960 Navy Midshipmen football team represented the United States Naval Academy in the 1960 college football season. The offense scored 262 points while the defense allowed 103 points. Led by head coach Wayne Hardin, the Midshipmen finished the season with nine wins and an appearance in the...
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Navy jumped to a 6-0 lead with a 98-yard fumble return for a touchdown. But Missouri answered when Norm Beal intercepted Navy’s Hal Spooner, rumbling down the sideline for a 90-yard return, giving Missouri a 7-6 advantage. They then drove 80 yards for a second touchdown, and led 14-6 at half.
Missouri’s defense completely shut down the Midshipmen’s running game, including Heisman Trophy winner Joe Bellino, forcing Navy to pass. But Missouri continued to run the ball, grinding it out for 223 rushing yards. After a scoreless third quarter, Missouri drove down 64 yards, and capitalized with a 1 yard run from quarterback Ronnie Taylor. Taylor, who went 1-6, threw for only 5 total yards. Down 21-6, Joe Bellino caught a 27-yard pass from Spooner, and then made the two-point conversion, cutting the lead to 21-14. Missouri held on for the win. President Kennedy attended the game