AutoZone Liberty Bowl

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AutoZone Liberty Bowl Offices

959 Ridgeway Loop Road, Suite 101
Memphis, TN 38120
Phone (901) 795-7700

Fax (901) 795-7826

Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
335 S. Hollywood
Memphis, TN 38104
Phone (901) 729-4344
www.thelibertybowlstadium.com

StaffRS

Seated (Left to Right): Pam Kimery, Amber Ebrecht (intern), Lauren Lewis (intern), Alex Langford (intern)

Standing (Left to Right): Kevin Alexander, Steve Ehrhart, Dominic Middleton, Harold Graeter

AutoZone Liberty Bowl Staff

Steve Ehrhart

Executive Director
sehrhart@libertybowl.org

Harold Graeter
Associate Executive Director
hgraeter@libertybowl.org

Pam Kimery
Director of Events and Office Management

pam.kimery@libertybowl.org

Kevin Alexander

Director of Ticket & Business Operations

kevin.alexander@libertybowl.org

Dominic Middleton

Sales and Marketing Manager

dominic.middleton@libertybowl.org

Pam Jones

Ticket and Credential Operations

pjones@libertybowl.org

Liberty Bowl Festival Association Executive Board:

Hugh Mallory / Chairman of the Board
Becky Dinstuhl / President
Shone Bynum / Vice President
Wayne Dowdle / Secretary

Malvin Gipson / Treasurer

MISSION STATEMENT

1) Showcase Memphis and the Mid-South to the nation through the national telecast of the annual AutoZone Liberty Bowl game to enhance the image of the community, both in the eyes of the actual attendees and the television audience.

2) To create positive economic impact in our community by inviting universities, their teams and entire constituencies to Memphis and to create and sponsor first class events for these guests.

3) To conduct civic events within Memphis and the Mid-South for all persons to participate with a goal of creating civic pride for all Memphians and Mid-Southerners.

4) To feature St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (the great hospital founded by Danny Thomas) in our various activities to assist the hospital in their mission of saving lives and finding cures for childhood diseases.

5) To emphasize the principles of freedom, patriotism, and liberty….the very principles upon which our Bowl game was founded.

6) To create an outstanding experience for all students, student-athletes, cheerleaders, dance teams, band members, faculty, staff, alumni and fans attending and participating in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl.

OVERVIEW

Since 2004, Memphis-based AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) has served as the title sponsor of the AutoZone Liberty Bowl. In 2019, AutoZone extended its title sponsorship agreement with the AutoZone Liberty Bowl for six additional years. The extended agreement will begin with the 2019 college football season and continue through the 2025 season. AutoZone is the leading retailer and a leading distributor of automotive parts and accessories in the United States.

In 2025, the AutoZone Liberty Bowl will again support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. This is a partnership that brings together a college football tradition and an internationally recognized biomedical research center dedicated to finding cures for catastrophic diseases in children. The AutoZone Liberty Bowl Football Classic will increase awareness of the lifesaving work performed at St. Jude Hospital for cancer-stricken children by providing international exposure. Each year, players and coaches from both teams visit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to help spread holiday cheer and give encouragement to St. Jude patients.

HISTORY OF THE BOWL

The AutoZone Liberty Bowl Football Classic is the seventh oldest college bowl game and is one of the most tradition-rich and patriotic bowl games in America. The AutoZone Liberty Bowl was founded in Philadelphia in 1959 and the inaugural game featured a match-up between Penn State and Alabama. That game began a tradition of great stars, exciting football, and was the first of 66 thrilling chapters in the history of the AutoZone Liberty Bowl Football Classic. The AutoZone Liberty Bowl has enjoyed many highlights through the years. The Bowl has hosted all-time great coaches such as Paul “Bear” Bryant, Lou Holtz, Tom Osborne, Steve Spurrier and Bill Snyder. The Bowl’s history also includes four Heisman Trophy winners (Ernie Davis, Terry Baker, Doug Flutie and Bo Jackson) and other stars such as Archie Manning and Donovan McNabb.

History & Record Book

2025 GAME

The 67th Annual AutoZone Liberty Bowl game will be played in December, 2025. The date and time will be announced soon. The game will be nationally televised by ESPN.

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THE BELL BEHIND THE BOWL

The AutoZone Liberty Bowl Trophy produced by Schulmerich is an authentic, one-quarter-sized replica of the bell that rang in Independence Hall to announce the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It has the same nicked edges, foundry marks, misspelled inscription and even the famous crack - all crafted o maintain the integrity of the Bell in every detail. Cast in traditional black bronze, the Bell measures 12 inches in diameter and 11-1/2 inches height with the crown. It is bolted to a handmade wooden yoke and wings on legs cast with filigree design that appears on the original mounting.

CONFERENCE PARTNERS

LOCATION

The AutoZone Liberty Bowl is held at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis, TN.

SIMMONS BANK LIBERTY STADIUM
Opened: 1965 Capacity: 57,266 Surface: AstroTurf RootZone 3D3 Blend
Address: 335 S. Hollywood, Memphis, TN 38104

Phone: 901-729-4344
Website:www.SimmonsBankStadium.com

Top 5 Largest Crowds in AutoZone Liberty Bowl History

1) 63,816 - Mississippi State vs. UCF - 12/29/2007
2) 62,742 - Arkansas vs. East Carolina - 1/02/2010

3) 61,497 - Air Force vs. Mississippi State - 12/29/1991

4) 61,136 - Arkansas vs. Kansas State - 1/02/2016

5) 60,128 - Ole Miss vs. Air Force - 12/28/1989

MEMPHIS, TN

County: Shelby Metro Population: 1,316,100 (2012) Founded: May 22, 1819

Memphis Mayor: Paul Young Shelby County Mayor: Lee Harris

Notable Memphis Attractions:

Beale Street, Graceland, National Civil Rights Museum, Memphis Zoo, Memphis Grizzlies (NBA)

Notable Memphians:

Kathy Bates (actress), Paul Finebaum (Sports Radio Personality), Aretha Franklin (singer), Morgan Freeman (actor), Al Green (musician), Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway (professional basketball player), Isaac Hayes (Academy Award-winning musician), B.B. King (musician), Jerry Lawler (professional wrestler), Jerry Lee Lewis (musician), Tim McCarver (professional baseball player/ broadcaster), Michael Oher (NFL player, Tennessee Titans), Elvis Presley (iconic musician and actor), Cybill Shepherd (actress), Fred Smith (founder and chairman of FedEx), Danny Thomas (entertainer/ founder of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital), Fred D. Thompson (actor and former U.S. Senator), Justin Timberlake (musician/ actor), Kemmons Wilson (businessman, founder of Holiday Inn)

30TH ANNUAL AUTOZONE LIBERTY BOWL GOLF CLASSIC

PRESENTED BY:

MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 2025

SHOTGUN STARTS - 7:45 AM AND 1:15 PM

TPC SOUTHWIND

DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN AWARD DINNER/AUCTION

HONORING VERNE LUNDQUIST

SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 2025

HILTON MEMPHIS HOTEL - 5:30 P.M.

Tournament festivities begin on Sunday, August 24, 2025 with the Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner honoring Verne Lundquist at the Hilton Memphis Hotel. Cocktails and a silent auction begin at 5:30 PM, followed by dinner and live auction at 6:30 PM.

The 2025 AutoZone Liberty Bowl Golf Classic will be held on Monday, August 25, 2025 at TPC Southwind with shotgun starts at 7:45 AM. and 1:15 PM. All proceeds from the tournament go directly to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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AutoZone Liberty Bowl Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner

Honoring Verne Lundquist

Sunday, August 24, 2025 - 5:30 PM - Hilton Memphis Hotel

30th Annual AutoZone Liberty Bowl Golf Classic

Benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Monday, August 25, 2025 - 7:45 AM & 1:15 PM Tee Times - TPC Southwind

CLICK HERE FOR FULL EVENT BROCHURE

Call 901-795-7700 or e-mail Kevin.Alexander@libertybowl.org

for more information or questions

2025 AutoZone Liberty Bowl Golf Classic Tournament Sponsors:

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2024 AutoZone Liberty Bowl Golf Classic Results

First Flight

1^stPlace: Howard Strelsin Group (-17)

2^ndPlace: SKB Facilities & Maintenance (-14)

3^rdPlace: Memphis Tourism (-14)

Second Flight

1^stPlace: ATC Fitness (-10)

2^ndPlace: Fort Washington (-10)

3^rdPlace: Nesvick Trading (-10)

Third Flight

1^stPlace: Tommie Dunavant Group (-4)

2^ndPlace: Sparks/Forsdick/Conley (-4)

3^rdPlace: Dunavant Logistics (-4)

Chipping Contest:

AM Winner: Jordan Sawyer

PM Winner: Sean Foley

Putting Contest:

AM Winner: John Corgill

PM Winner: Jay Henderson

Longest Drive:

Landon Destefano (Mens)