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Download official Senate Record PDFReturn to issue contextSENATE RESOLUTION 833—RECOGNIZING THE 1960 UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI
TIGERS FOOTBALL TEAM FOR ITS UNDEFEATED REGULAR SEASON, ORANGE BOWL
VICTORY, AND CLAIM TO THE 1960 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Mr. SCHMITT submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:
S. Res. 833
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.