This resolution formally recognizes the 1960 University of Missouri Tigers Football Team for their exceptional achievements, including an undefeated regular season and a subsequent Orange Bowl victory , culminating in an 11-0 record. The team, led by legendary coach Dan Devine, also secured the 1960 Big Eight Conference Championship and made a strong claim to the 1960 National Championship . The resolution highlights the team's dominant defense, which allowed only 59 points all season, and acknowledges key players like consensus All-American Danny LaRose. It further honors the players, coaches, staff, students, and supporters whose dedication contributed to the team's success and enduring legacy. The Senate celebrates the 1960 Tigers as one of the greatest teams in University of Missouri athletics history, embodying values of discipline and competitive excellence.