1962 Gator Bowl
The 1962 Gator Bowl was a post-season college football bowl game between the Penn State Nittany Lions an independent and the [1962 Florida 1962 Florida Gators football team|Gators football team|Gators] of the University of Florida representing the SEC. Florida upset Penn State, 17-7. To inspire the underdog Gators against a northern foe, the Confederate Battle Flag was worn on their helmets.