This House resolution recognizes the 1960 University of Missouri Tigers football team for its undefeated regular season, Orange Bowl victory, and its claim to the 1960 national championship. The resolution says the Tigers went 10–0 in the 1960 regular season and beat the U.S. Naval Academy 21 to 14 in the 1961 Orange Bowl to finish 11–0. It notes the team won the 1960 Big Eight Conference, had a defense that allowed only 59 points all season, and recorded wins over teams including Penn State, Colorado, and Nebraska. The resolution names coach Dan Devine and players such as Mel West, Norris Stevenson, Danny LaRose, and Conrad Hitchler. It was introduced by Representative Wesley Bell on August 24, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
The resolution is an official recognition and honor from the House of Representatives noting the team’s 1960 accomplishments. The text lists achievements and honors the players, coaches, staff, students, and supporters. The resolution does not mention creating programs, spending money, or changing existing laws.
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The resolution praises the team’s leadership, discipline, toughness, teamwork, and competitive excellence. It highlights the team’s historic place in University of Missouri athletics and says the accomplishments are celebrated by generations of alumni, students, and college football fans.
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