Miner Band Performs At Bronco Halftime

**valfonso** · 07-29-2006, 05:48 PM

Does anyone remember the Miner Band halftime performance at the Bronco game before we went to the Cotton Bowl (1970)? Unfortunately, at that time I wasn't as much of a Bronco fan as I am now. However, I still enjoyed the game and being there to perform at the game.

**Usmorlans.com** · 07-31-2006, 04:05 AM

Vicky, Do you have any pictures from back in these glory days? It would be neat if you could post some. Bet lots of folks look different!

**mcl** · 07-31-2006, 08:48 AM

I was a banner girl for the band at that time; the Bronco game was in the Fall of 1971; the Cotton Bowl Parade was January 1, 1972. It was cold and rainy in Dallas; everyone was freezing. I remember that everyone back in T-dad was very disappointed when watching the parade on TV: first, the commentators remarked that "this band sold bags of potatoes to get here", and then broke to commercials. The 1972 Miner yearbook and supplement have photos from the parade; I don't recall if there are any from the Bronco halftime. Also, the halftime performance was on TV--that was back in the day when they broadcast the halftime performances. I remember that relatives from all over the U.S. watched! It was quite an honor (and a lot of fun) to be able to participate.

**valfonso** · 08-02-2006, 08:57 PM

USMorlan, I do have a large picture of the band in the Cotton Bowl Parade. I have the supplement to the 1972 yearbook as well. I will try to get some photos to you.

msl, I am going to have to look back at that supplement to the 72 yearbook to figure out who you are. It has been many years so I need to refresh my memory.