Rare Photos of Bobby Bowden

SI Staff | May 20, 2013

Rare Photos of Bobby Bowden

Bowden family

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The Bowden family is shown in this 1972 photo in their home in Morgantown, WV. (Front row, from left are: Jeffrey, Ann, Steve and Bobby. Back row, from left: Tommy, Robyn, Ginger and Terry).

Bobby Bowden

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Bobby Bowden prepares his team during his first season as Seminoles head coach.

Bobby Bowden and Howard Schnellenberger

Bobby Bowden throws a punch at Miami coach Howard Schnellenberger during a mock boxing match prior to their squads meeting in Tallahassee.

Bobby Bowden

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Bobby Bowden is interviewed by an unidentified reporter during his first year at Florida State.

Bobby and Ann Bowden

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Bobby Bowden poses with his wife, Ann. The couple has been married over 60 years.

Bobby Bowden

John Iacono/SI

Bobby Bowden relaxes at his desk during a SI photo shoot.

Bobby Bowden and Steve Spurrier

John Biever/SI

Bobby Bowden and Steve Spurrier exchange pleasantries before a Seminoles-Gators game.

Bobby Bowden and Danny Kanell

AP

Bobby Bowden poses with quarterback Danny Kanell during Media Day.

Bobby Bowden

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Bobby Bowden salutes the camera during a SI photo shoot.

Bobby Bowden

AP

Bobby Bowden visits with William Joya at Tulane Childrens Hospital in New Orleans.

Bobby and Tommy Bowden

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Bobby Bowden says hello to five-month-old Noah Horton as Tommy Bowden holds the young tiger.

Bobby Bowden

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Bobby Bowden chats with his grandsons Hunter Bowden (left) and J.J. Madden during a break in practice.

Bill Clinton and Bobby Bowden

President Clinton shares a laugh with the Florida State coach during a ceremony honoring the national champions at the White House.

Bobby Bowden

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Bobby Bowden gets a bird's eye view of the action as he paces atop his garnet and gold tower in the center of FSU's practice field.

Bobby Bowden

Gary Bogdon/SI

Bobby Bowden, wearing his trademark straw fedora, takes in the action during a game against Colorado.

Bobby Bowden and Joe Paterno

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Bobby Bowden shakes hands with another legend, Penn State coach Joe Paterno, before a game.

Bobby Bowden and FSU Cheerleaders

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Bobby Bowden poses with members of the Florida State cheerleading squad following his 300th win as the Seminoles coach.

Bobby Bowden

AP

Bobby Bowden practices his putting prior to a celebrity golf outing at a golf course in South Bend, Ind.

Bobby Bowden, Tony Carter and Drew Weatherford

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Bobby Bowden jokes around with Tony Carter and Drew Weatherford while waiting to have the team photograph taken.

Bobby Bowden and Spike Lee

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Spike Lee greets Bobby Bowden on the field before the BCS National Championship game between Alabama and LSU at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans.