Aggies Legends Edd Hargett, Fred McLure Inducted Into Cotton Bowl Hall of Fame

Also inducted were former Florida State defensive back Terrell Buckley, Auburn linebacker Will Herring, Ole Miss quarterback Eli Manning, Missouri head coach Gary Pinkel, and Missouri tailback Tony Temple.

Texas A&M football standouts Edd Hargett and Fred McClure were enshrined in the prestigious Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame back on May 11 at AT&T Stadium for their contributions to the annual bowl game.

Also inducted were former Florida State defensive back Terrell Buckley, Auburn linebacker Will Herring, Ole Miss quarterback Eli Manning, Missouri head coach Gary Pinkel, and Missouri tailback Tony Temple.

Hargett was a standout at A&M as a quarterback and shined in the 1968 Cotton Bowl Classic when the Aggies beat Alabama 20-16. He completed 11-of-22 passes for 143 yards and two touchdowns. By the end of his senior season in 1969, he held every passing record in College Station. Hargett also led the Aggies to the 1967 Southwest Conference Championship.

McClure served as the Chairman of the Cotton Bowl Athletic Association from 1998-2002, stepping up at a time when the Cotton Bowl Classic needed strong leadership. McClure is a Distinguished Alumnus and former Texas A&M University Board of Regents Member, and his political background helped the Board transition conference affiliation and television networks in 1998.

The Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame has now grown to 85 members.

"There is nothing quite like our Hall of Fame celebration," said Dave Brown, Chair, Cotton Bowl Athletic Association. "It is a special time where we have a chance to relive great moments from the past and honor those truly exceptional people who have built our game's traditions. Anyone who loves college football should make plans to join us for this memorable celebration in May. It's going to be a fun day for everyone."

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