AutoZone Liberty Bowl at 60
The men and moments that have made Memphis’ game great
The 60th AutoZone Liberty Bowl Parade drew thousands of fans to Beale Street to cheer for their favorite team on Sunday, Dec. 30. This year's game pits the University of Missouri Tigers of the SEC against the Oklahoma State Cowboys from the Big 12 Conference. (Stan Carroll/Special to The Daily Memphian)
The 60th AutoZone Liberty Bowl Parade featured both competing college teams' full marching bands along with high school bands from across the country. The University of Missouri's Marching Mizzou made an appearance at the parade. (Stan Carroll/Special to The Daily Memphian)
The 60th AutoZone Liberty Bowl Parade also featured local pageant winners, including (from left) Miss Shelby County's Teen, Miss Shelby County, Miss Memphis and Memphis Iris Teen. (Stan Carroll/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Fans lined Beale Street to watch the 60th AutoZone Liberty Bowl Parade on Sunday, Dec. 30. (Stan Carroll/Special to The Daily Memphian)
The 60th AutoZone Liberty Bowl Parade drew thousands of fans to Beale Street to cheer for their favorite team. The Oklahoma State Cowboys Marching Band made its way down Beale. (Stan Carroll/Special to The Daily Memphian)
The 60th AutoZone Liberty Bowl Parade drew thousands of fans to Beale Street to cheer for their favorite team. (Stan Carroll/Special to The Daily Memphian)
The Grizzline – the official drumline of the Memphis Grizzlies – performs for paradegoers. (Stan Carroll/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Legendary figures have made the AutoZone Liberty Bowl special for 60 years.
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college football Missouri football Oklahoma State footballJohn Varlas
John Varlas is a lifelong Memphian who has covered high school sports in various capacities for over 20 years.
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