1959 Sugar Bowl

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1959 Sugar Bowl
1 2 3 4 Total
LSU 0 0 7 0 7
Clemson 0 0 0 0 0
Date January 1, 1959
Stadium Tulane Stadium
Location New Orleans, Louisiana

The 1959 edition to the Sugar Bowl featured the top ranked LSU Tigers, and the 12th ranked Clemson Tigers. This game was one of the classic Sugar Bowl games, as LSU won its first ever national championship.

LSU's first score came in the third quarter, as heisman trophy winner Billy Cannon threw a 9 yard touchdown pass to Mickey Mangham as LSU got the go ahead 7-0 score. LSU's defense would not allow any more points, as Clemson won the game. Billy Cannon was named Sugar Bowl MVP, adding to his accolades.


[edit] References

  • ESPN College Football Encyclopedia
Preceded by
1958 Sugar Bowl
1959 Sugar Bowl
1959
Succeeded by
1960 Sugar Bowl