LSU Football: ranking the top 5 bowl games of all-time

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Nov 28, 2015; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers mascot Mike the Tiger runs past fans toward Tiger Stadium prior to kickoff against the Texas A&M Aggies. Mandatory Credit: Crystal LoGiudice-USA TODAY Sports /

#1 1959 Sugar Bowl

Granted, I know that many of us reading this were either not born, or too young to remember this game. However, winning a championship during this era put LSU on the same playing field as Alabama, Oklahoma, and Texas in their day.

You never forget your first. And this was the first championship won for the flagship school of the state. And given the overall spirit of some Native Louisianians, the fact that we were able to do this in the past, gave us hope of being able to do it in the future.

By today’s standards, a game that ends 7-0 would not be work the price of admission. However, I think die hard LSU Fans will enjoy the box score from this game. It appears as if Heisman Trophy Nominee, Billy Cannon, scored the only 7 points in the game. I’m certain we could have all guessed that; but he scored the 6 on a pass and also converted the extra point.

The game summary read like a modern-day LSU vs Alabama Game, with LSU scoring their touchdown in the 4th quarter. Billy Cannon would use this platform to build steam for his Heisman Winning Campaign the very next year; which led to the #20 being the only number retired in LSU Football History.

There may not be anything aesthetically pleasing about the score, but a 7-0 win over Clemson opened the door of possibilities for the future of LSU Football. And therefore gets my vote for the greatest bowl game in LSU History.

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