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This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Theduder3210 (talk | contribs) at 04:56, 7 October 2022 (Raised issues concerning the 1977 game). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

First "Classic"?

Would this game not be the originator of HBCU "Classic" football games? 2600:1004:B16D:C243:E4AC:3758:1A73:94CB (talk) —Preceding undated comment added 04:56, 27 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Apparently not, my friend from Montgomery reminds me that the Turkey Day Classic between Alabama State and Alabama A&M beat it by a year! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2600:1004:B16D:C243:E4AC:3758:1A73:94CB (talk) 05:16, 27 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

1977 game

@Ejgreen77: and @Broadmoor: you two seem pretty knowledgable about this event. The 1977 edition of this Classic, as specified in its article, was an early September game between Prairie View A&M and a non-HBCU team, East Texas State. It served as the season-opener for both teams and was held several weeks before the '77 state fair opened. Can either of you clarify why that game was designated as the Classic game, or is it even possible that this game was added to the list in error? The then-usual opponents PVAMU and Bishop are known to have played in Dallas during the final weekend of the fair, so it would seem like that game could be a better option for the Classic game.

Theduder3210 (talk) 04:55, 7 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]