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"1940s" - 5 Total Result(s)
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FSU’S EARLY BOWL BANNERS
These three banners honor FSU’s first bowl appearances, each marking a pivotal step in the program’s early rise. The 1949 Cigar Bowl banner commemorates a 19-6 victory over Wofford in Tampa — FSU’s fi ...
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FSU’S EARLY YEARS
These vintage gold Rawlings football pants, marked “ARW” on the waistband, reflect the rugged, early years of FSU football. After a brief stint in the early 1900s, the Seminoles returned to the field ...
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SWEATER WEATHER
These letterman cardigans represent the earliest symbols of athletic pride at FSU, dating from 1948 to 1952. Worn by some of the school’s first varsity athletes, the cardigans come in garnet and cream ...
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THE FIRST CHAPTER
This historic photograph captures the birth of FSU football in 1947 — a season rooted in ambition, community pride and revival. On September 7, 1947, FSU announced plans to launch an intercollegiate f ...
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VELLER’S VAULT
These well-worn equipment chests, bearing the name “Don Veller,” offer a rare and personal glimpse into the early days of FSU football. Veller, a former All-American at Indiana and decorated Navy offi ...