Posted: Sep 17, 2013

OCC to honor 1963 Jr. Rose Bowl National Champs!

Members of Orange Coast College's Rose Bowl National Championship team will return to Lebard Stadium Saturday to celebrate the team's 50^th Anniversary Reunion, commemorating the Pirate's perfect 10-0 season and rousing 21-0 win over Northeast Oklahoma A&M in the Junior Rose Bowl National Championship in 1963.

Team members will be honored at halftime during the Pirate's game against Long Beach City College on Saturday, September 21^st. Kickoff is 6:00 p.m. Fans are invited to attend a reception on the Fitness Center patio at 5:00 p.m. The early 60's surf band the Chantays will perform at half-time and again in a free concert on the Fitness Center Patio after the game.

A 40-minute highlight video on the Junior Rose Bowl game is on OCC's YouTube Channel at http://youtu.be/6yzmnV3RIsU. For a link to the Chantays performing "Pipeline", click on this YouTube link ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQ4pleqiHgI

What: OCC Rose Bowl National Championship 50^th Anniversary Reunion

When: Saturday, September 21

5:00 p.m. reception, Fitness Center Patio

6:00 p.m. kickoff vs. Long Beach City College

Where: Orange Coast College Lebard Stadium and Fitness Patio

2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa

Contact: Doug Bennett, Communications & Marketing, (714) 432-5725

Orange Coast College, founded in 1947, is one of the nation's top transfer schools. With a student population of 20,000, OCC provides exemplary programs leading to Associate in Arts degrees, Associate in Science degrees and 145 career programs. The college's 164-acre campus is located in the heart of Costa Mesa. For complete details about OCC, visit www.orangecoastcollege.edu.

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