Production number 111

Production title: [1940 Florida-Georgia Tech Game]

Production date: 1940

Total running time: 00:06:28

black and white / sound

Originally filmed in 35 mm. Now available in Beta SP and as a mpeg file.

Production number 1111 is a local newsreel for the Florida-Georgia Tech game played on Grant Field in Atlanta in 1940. The film highlights the play of Florida Gators John Piombo, Thomas Harrison, and Forest "Fergie" Ferguson. Florida is in the light colored uniforms. The show also includes a brief halftime segment with bands from both universities. The narrator is believed to be either Frank Wright or Otis Boggs. Final score Florida 16, GT 7.

Digital file name: T2S05

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