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"1980s" - 75 Total Result(s)
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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 ...
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THE SUPER BOWL MVP
After a stellar stint at FSU, WR Fred Biletnikoff enjoyed a fantastic professional career. The Oakland Raiders selected Biletnikoff with the No. 11 pick of the 1965 AFL Draft, giving the team a reliab ...
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TIA’S MANY TEAMS
Bouncing back from a knee injury that kept her out for her true freshman season, F Tia Paschal made her first appearance for the Noles in November 1989. People took notice of Paschal’s game nearly imm ...
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TO COACH IS TO TEACH
While Dr. JoAnne Graf served as head coach of the softball team in the early 1990s, she also attended classes. Dr. Graf, who received a bachelor’s degree from FSU in 1975 and a master’s degree from No ...
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TOURNAMENT RETURNS
After an appearance in 1983, the Seminoles made their first trips back to the NCAA Tournament in F Tia Paschal’s freshman 1989-90 and sophomore 1990-91 seasons. During that stretch, FSU went a combine ...