Paper Bowl Explained

Paper Bowl
Defunct:yes
Stadium:Pensacola H.S. Stadium
Location:Pensacola, Florida
Years:1948–1950

The Paper Bowl was an independently run college football bowl game played at Pensacola High School's Stadium in Pensacola, Florida. Like many bowl games during its time, it was not officially organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association, but its results are included in NCAA records.[1] According to the Pensacola News Journal, proceeds from ticket sales went to the Pensacola High School band, which played at halftime shows with both college bands.

Game results

DateWinning TeamLosing TeamReference
1948 Jacksonville State 19 0 [2] [3]
1949 Jacksonville State 12 7 [4]
1950 Pensacola Naval Alumni 7 6 [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bowl/All Star Game Records . NCAA . February 2, 2024 . 182 . PDF.
  2. News: Jax defeats Troy, 19 to 0, in bowl contest. The Pensacola News Journal. December 19, 1948. February 2, 2024. Newspapers.com.
  3. News: Making Paper: Troy’s First Bowl Game. The Trojan Wall. December 28, 2020. February 2, 2024.
  4. News: Gamecocks win bowl tilt against Livingston 12–7. The Pensacola News Journal. December 17, 1949. February 2, 2024. Newspapers.com.
  5. News: Alumni defeat Gamecocks, 7–6 in Paper Bowl. The Pensacola News Journal. December 3, 1950. February 2, 2024. Newspapers.com.