Recognizing the 1960 University of Missouri Tigers Football Team for its undefeated regular season, Orange Bowl victory, and claim to the 1960 National Championship.

Recognizing the 1960 University of Missouri Tigers Football Team for its undefeated regular season, Orange Bowl victory, and claim to the 1960 National Championship.

Whereas the University of Missouri Tigers Football Team (referred to in this preamble as the “Tigers”) completed the 1960 regular season undefeated with a record of 10 wins and 0 losses;

Whereas the Tigers defeated the United States Naval Academy 21 to 14 in the 1961 Orange Bowl to complete an undefeated 11-win season;

Whereas the 1960 Tigers were led by legendary head coach Dan Devine, whose leadership and discipline helped establish the University of Missouri as a national football powerhouse;

Whereas the Tigers captured the 1960 Big Eight Conference Championship and finished the season ranked among the top teams in the United States;

Whereas the Tigers defense was among the most dominant in college football in 1960, allowing only 59 points throughout the entire season;

Whereas the 1960 Tigers recorded victories over nationally respected opponents, including Pennsylvania State University, the University of Colorado, and the University of Nebraska;

Whereas the 1960 Tigers were led by All-Americans and standout players, including Mel West, Norris Stevenson, Danny LaRose, and Conrad Hitchler;

Whereas Danny LaRose was recognized as a consensus All-American, excelling as a 2-way player, and earned 16 first-place votes for the Heisman Trophy;

Whereas the 1960 Tigers represented the values of discipline, toughness, teamwork, and competitive excellence that continue to define college football in the State of Missouri and throughout the United States;

Whereas the accomplishments of the 1960 Tigers continue to be celebrated by generations of Missourians, alumni, students, and college football fans across the United States;

Whereas the 1960 Tigers remain one of the greatest teams in the history of University of Missouri athletics; and

Whereas the 1960 Tigers secured a lasting place in college football history through their undefeated season and claim to the national championship: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Senate—

(1) recognizes the 1960 University of Missouri Tigers Football Team for its historic undefeated season; and

(2) honors the players, coaches, staff, students, and supporters whose dedication contributed to the success of the team.