With the 86th Sun Bowl in the Sun City is coming up within a few days, it is a good time to remember a notable moment of the Sun Bowl's history.
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| El Paso Times 12/28/1974 |
Nicknamed the "Fog Bowl", the Sun Bowl of December 28th, 1974 was a unique moment when climate and football came together to create a cinematic experience. The astroturf was left covered in snow by an overnight snowstorm. Even though the snow was removed, the sunshine, which the city is so well known for, caused the remaining moisture to evaporate and create a fairly thick fog for the first half of the game. The sportswriter, Flip Morin, from the El Paso Times even coined it "The Sauna Bowl" in his article recapping the game. The Mississippi State v. North Carolina game ended 26:24 with the Bulldogs as the victors.
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| El Paso Times 12/28/1974 |
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| El Paso Herald Post 12/28/1974 |
For more interesting Sun Bowl History visit the resources listed below:
El Paso Vertical Files
El Paso Times
El Paso Herald Post
Password: Quarterly Journal of the El Paso Historical Society
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