Football Trivia

[Phil C]

I am credited for building the Cotton Bowl many years ago. Who am I?

[OnceABucJr]

B--- T------

[AP Panther Fan]

The Cotton Bowl was founded in Dallas, Texas in 1937 at the Texas State Fair Grounds, when Texas oil executive J. Curtis Sanford financed the first one out of his own pocket. Texas Christian University took on Marquette, winning, 16-6, but the game lost money even though some 17,000 attended.


:thinking: You might be referring to the actual facility though. I will keep looking.

[AP Panther Fan]

In the above referenced game, some more interesting info....
January 1, 1937
Date Played

MVP(s) Team Position

Ki Aldrich TCU C
Sammy Baugh TCU QB
L.D. "Dutch" Meyer TCU K

[AP Panther Fan]

If this isn't it, I give up....

SCOVELL
A familiar name in the annals of Texas football. The elder Field Scovell was considered "Mr. Cotton Bowl." In fact, his name is on the winner's trophy after serving as the bowl's chairman of team selection for nearly four decades. He has sent several family members to Texas Tech that have made a substantial impact on Red Raider football.

[Phil C]

I see you need a hint. The House that ____ built.

[District303aPastPlayer]

J. Curtis Sanford

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by Phil C
I see you need a hint. The House that ____ built.

Ruth? :D :D :D

[Adidas410s]

Originally posted by Phil C
I see you need a hint. The House that ____ built.

umm...Doak Walker??? ;)

[AP Panther Fan]

Originally posted by pirate4state
Ruth? :D :D :D


I was thinking

the house that Rock built....but that is Notre Dame....

this is driving me crazy.. :crazy:

[Adidas410s]

Originally posted by AP Panther Fan
I was thinking

the house that Rock built....but that is Notre Dame....

this is driving me crazy.. :crazy:


Originally posted by Adidas410s
umm...Doak Walker??? ;)

[Bullaholic]

Originally posted by Adidas410s
umm...Doak Walker??? ;)

That is the correct answer for Phil's "fill in the blank" question, Adidas.

The history of the Cotton Bowl states that the original stadium was built on the present site in 1921 and seated 15,000 people and was called Fair Park. I don't know if it was financed by SMU or the City of Dallas.

[Phil C]

Originally posted by Adidas410s
umm...Doak Walker??? ;)

Right you are Ad! Magnificient! :clap: :clap: :clap:

[AP Panther Fan]

Originally posted by Phil C
Right you are Ad! Magnificient! :clap: :clap: :clap:

blah:(

I did learn alot about the Cotton Bowl and Dallas Fair Park though....