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unusual facts about Miami Orange Bowl


Snarkitecture

A commemorative marker designed to honor the former Miami Orange Bowl is based on Miami-raised Daniel Arsham’s memories of the old “MIAMI ORANGE BOWL” sign.


Daniel Arsham

:Daniel Arsham/Snarkitecture were selected as one of three artists to contribute artwork to the new baseball stadium located on the site of the Orange Bowl near downtown Miami, scheduled to open in 2012.

Florida State–Miami football rivalry

Miami took a 27-24 lead after a Ken Dorsey touchdown pass to Jeremy Shockey, but Seminole quarterback and 2000 Heisman Trophy winner Chris Weinke moved the Seminoles into field goal range during a last minute drive in Miami's Orange Bowl stadium.

Wide Right II

Nevertheless, Miami featured a bevy of stars on its roster, including Heisman Trophy candidate quarterback Gino Torretta, wide receiver Lamar Thomas, and linebackers Jessie Armstead and Micheal Barrow, and the team was in the midst of an NCAA-record 58-game home winning streak at the Orange Bowl.

Xavier Beitia

Beitia's miss at the Miami Orange Bowl was dubbed "Wide Left I," and it affected him openly and deeply.


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