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"1980s" - 68 Total Result(s)
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STANDARD IN THE DUGOUT
This Mike Martin jersey represents the coach who set the standard for excellence in FSU baseball. Taking over the Seminole program in 1980, Martin built a model of consistency that became the gold sta ...
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STEALING THE SHOW
Wanda Burns was a defensive stalwart at guard during her career at FSU. Her 10 steals in a game against South Alabama in 1989 set a program record, and she twice posted games with seven steals. Despit ...
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THAT’S A LOT OF TOMAHAWKS
This helmet once sat atop one of the most iconic athletes in FSU history — Deion “Prime Time” Sanders. Wearing Garnet and Gold, Sanders lit up college football fields with unmatched swagger and game-c ...
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THE CURSE-BREAKERS
When the No. 14 Seminoles met the No. 11 Auburn Tigers in 1989, FSU hoped to end a nearly decade-long curse. Not since 1980 had the Seminoles beaten a ranked opponent at Doak Campbell Stadium. For the ...
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THE DESIRE TO BE THE BEST
Arguably the greatest defensive back in FSU history, Deion Sanders added another accolade to his resume with the 1988 Jim Thorpe Award. That season, Sanders had five interceptions, including two pick- ...
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THE ELITE EIGHTIES
It’s unclear whether this 1980s softball jersey belonged to Dr. JoAnne Graf, but with “coach” ironed on the nameplate, it’s certainly possible. An alumna of FSU, Dr. Graf returned to Tallahassee in 19 ...
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THE FIRST NCAA TOURNEY BID
Already a superstar in Tallahassee, junior F Sue Galkantas led the Noles to a bid in the 1983 NCAA Tournament, the first such appearance in program history. Notably, FSU became the first women’s baske ...
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THE HEISMAN TROPHY FOR BAD GUYS
Senior ILB Paul McGowan became the first Seminole to win the Butkus Award in 1987. His 150 total tackles that season, including 97 solo tackles and 11 behind the line, remain in the top 10 in program ...
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THE HELMET THAT CHANGED THE PROGRAM
This game-worn helmet belonged to Ron Simmons, FSU’s iconic No. 50 and one of the most dominant defensive players in program history. With scuffs and wear marks still visible, the helmet is a battle-t ...
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THE STAR WHO NEVER LEFT TALLAHASSEE
This framed photograph captures two FSU icons: longtime equipment manager Jimmie Callaway and legendary actor Burt Reynolds, whose connection to Florida State went far beyond the silver screen. Though ...