For the first home game after the Sept. 11 tragedy, five A&M students coordinated the Red, White and Blue Out in 10 days. The effect was a stunning display of patriotism in tribute to the victims of the terrorist attacks. Game attendees — Aggie and Oklahoma State fans alike — seated on the top deck of Kyle Field wore red, the middle wore white and the bottom, blue (with the exception of the Corps of Cadets in khaki uniforms). During the halftime performance, the Aggie Band spelled out USA and played God Bless America. More then 70,000 T-shirts printed with Standing for America were sold — 30,000 of which were sold the day of the game. Proceeds totalling $180,000 was donated to relief funds for the New York City police and fire departments.
Posted on: Thu, 11 Sep 2014 19:38:52 +0000
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