1960 Gator Bowl (December)

MVP	Florida: Larry Libertore Baylor: Bobby Ply

The 1960 Gator Bowl was a post-season college football bowl game between the Baylor Bears of the Southwest Conference and the Gators of the University of Florida representing the SEC. Florida defeated Baylor 13–12. Both quarterbacks were the game's Most Valuable Player: Florida's Larry Libertore and Baylor's Bobby Ply.

Game summary

Led by Vic Miranda, the Gator defense halted a 75-yard drive by Baylor on the half-yard line in the first quarter, setting the stage for two second quarter touchdowns. Baylor running back Ronnie Goodwin dropped the winning 2-point try in the closing seconds. Baylor quarterback Bobby Ply set a Gator Bowl record with 13 completions.

Scoring summary

Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score Plays Yards TOP FLA BAY 2 20 FLA Don Goodman 4-yard touchdown run, Cash kick good 7 0 2 0 FLA Fumble recovery returned 0 yards for touchdown by Larry Travis, Cash kick no good 13 0 4 71 BAY Ronnie Goodwin 11-yard touchdown reception from Bobby Ply, Corley kick No good 13 6 4 72 BAY Ronnie Bull 4-yard touchdown run, 2-point Pass Incomplete 13 12 "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 13 12

External links

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