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politics23h ago
Longtime FSU coach Bowden's name added to Tallahassee airport
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- Bowden's name was officially added to the Tallahassee airport, now known as Bobby Bowden-Tallahassee International Airport, in a ceremony announced by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
- Bowden led Florida State from 1976–2009, posting 300+ wins and securing two national championships.
- Bowden died in 2021, and Florida State’s Doak Campbell Stadium field was named for him in 2004 as part of his enduring legacy.
- The airport’s proximity to Florida State’s stadium—about six miles—aligns Bowden’s legacy with the university.
- Governor DeSantis described Bowden as a college football legend, noting the tribute will be visible to travelers entering or leaving the capital.
- Bowden’s Governor’s Medal of Freedom, awarded in 2021, capped his formal honors during his lifetime.
- "Bowden's name is now on the airport near Florida State's campus," reflecting the lasting association between his legacy and the city.
- FSU’s tradition of honoring Bowden extends to naming the Doak Campbell Stadium field in his honor (2004).
- The dedication ceremony emphasized Bowden’s impact on Florida State and Tallahassee across decades.
- AP News coverage from Tallahassee confirms Bowden’s name now gracing the local airport, tying his legacy to the region’s travel hub.
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