2021 Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl: Saturday, December 18 at 2:30 PM
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Parking
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Bowl History
Awards
Sponsorship
Omar N. Bradley “Spirit of Independence” Award
This prestigious award has been given out annually at the Independence Bowl after the Sports Foundation directors decided to recognize an outstanding American citizen with the “Spirit of Independence Award”. The first recipient was General Omar N. Bradley, the only living five-star general in the United States at that time. The following year, and until his death, General Bradley presented the “Spirit of Independence Award” to his fellow recipients.
Carl Mikovich “Sportsperson of The Year” Award
Thirty-seven years after his tragic death, Kansas City Chiefs no. 37 – Joe Delaney – will be honored as the 2020 Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl Carl Mikovich Sportsperson of the Year. Delaney’s wife Carolyn Delaney will accept the award on his behalf at the 2020 Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl.
Many of the greatest athletes from Shreveport-Bossier City area have been honored with the Carl Mikovich Sportsperson of the Year Award – including NFL players Dak Prescott (2019) and Arnaz Battle (2002); professional tennis player Ryan Harrison (2018); pro golfers Hal Sutton (1983), David Toms (1997) and Sam Burns (2014); sportscaster Tim Brando (1992); MLB players Todd Walker (1998) and Scott Baker (2007).
Hall of Honor
Inductees of the Independence Bowl Foundation Hall of Honor are former players and coaches who participated in the Independence Bowl and went on to achieve personal and professional success both on and off the field.
Willis-Knighton Health System Community Service Scholarship
Each year, the independence bowl foundation, in conjunction with Willis-Knighton health system, awards a $2,500 scholarship each to one Caddo Parish and one Bossier Parish graduating senior for their academic performance and commitment to our communities through service.
Independence Bowl Foundation
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