Independence Bowl names first five players in all-time team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 8:02 AM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
The Independence Bowl announced the first five players on its all-time team as part of its 50th anniversary celebration. The initial group includes Lorenza Baker, Larry Anderson, Bill Musgrave, Tremaine Edmunds, and Booger McFarland. Each player, representing various programs and decades, was selected based on their performances in the bowl. The release of further players will continue in increments of five. The bowl is recognized for its history of competitive football dating back to its inception.
- •Baker was named Defensive Player of the Game in a 1990 tie.
- •Anderson was a third-team All-American and played in the 1977 I-Bowl.
- •Musgrave was the Offensive Player of the Game in 1989.
- •Edmunds appeared in the 2015 I-Bowl during Beamer's final game.
- •McFarland played in two I-Bowls and later became an ESPN analyst.
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"The Independence Bowl celebrates 50 years by naming its top 50 players, starting with stars like Booger McFarland.
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