The Legends

In 2006, the AutoZone Liberty Bowl celebrates forty-eight outstanding years of post-season college football action. AutoZone Liberty Bowl fans have welcomed legendary field generals and have witnessed unforgettable MVP performances by some of college football's finest athletes. We invite you to join in the festivities as this year's gridiron heroes carry on what has become a time-honored Memphis and national tradition.


Lawrence Taylor, 1977 North Carolina

Kellen Winslow, 1980 Missouri

Bo Jackson, 1984 MVP

Antowain Smith, 1996

Bear Bryant, 1959, 1969, 1976, 1982

Lou Holtz, 1973

Tom Osborne, 1977

Terry Baker, 1962

Sherrod Gideon, 1997 MVP, 1999

Randy White, 1974 MVP

Joe Paterno, 1979

Archie Manning, 1968

John Majors, 1986

Donovan McNabb, 1996

Doug Flutie, 1983 MVP

Ernie Davis, 1961 MVP

Shaun King, 1998 MVP

Lavell Edwards, 1998
 
 
The Liberty bowl has been host to four Heisman Trophy winners: Ernie Davis, Terry Baker, Doug Flutie, and Bo Jackson.