This season marks the 60th anniversary of one of the greatest and most significant seasons in the history of Georgia football. In 1959, the magnificent Bulldogs fought and clawed their way to the Southeastern Conference championship and No. 5 national ranking with a 10-1 record, capped in style with a 14-0 Orange Bowl victory over Missouri.
Highlighting the campaign was the famed 14-13 triumph over Auburn, as Fran Tarkenton hit Bill Herron for a 30-yard touchdown, followed by Durwood Pennington’s extra point, with 30 seconds to go.
“Frances made the play up in the huddle to throw the ball to the left end, Bill Herron,” said Leebern.