Game Changer: United by Sports presented by Garry Weber features memorabilia from SMU football and objects that tell the storied history of the Cotton Bowl
DALLAS — The George W. Bush Presidential Center has unveiled a new collection of football memorabilia on display as part of Game Changer: United by Sports presented by Garry Weber at the George W. Bush Presidential Museum.
Now through early January, visitors can get an up-close look at the history of SMU football and the legacy of the Cotton Bowl Classic. Items on display include:
- Official program from Doak Walker’s 1948 Heisman Trophy ceremony
- Game-used football from the 1983 Cotton Bowl Classic, autographed by the SMU team that defeated the Pittsburgh Panthers 7-3
- Cotton Bowl Hall of Fame trophy honoring SMU running back Eric Dickerson
- Southwest Conference Hall of Honor trophy awarded to SMU wide receiver Jerry LeVias
Game Changer brings to life the power of sports in bridging divides and fostering unity across cultures through rare artifacts and inspirational stories. Visitors can explore pivotal moments when sports brought the nation together, such as President Bush’s first pitch at the World Series in New York after 9/11, and learn how legendary athletes like Jesse Owens and Jackie Robinson inspired change far beyond the game.
Admission to view Game Changer is included with the purchase of a ticket to visit the Bush Museum’s permanent exhibit, which features steel beams from the World Trade Center and a full-size replica of the Oval Office. Tickets are available for purchase here.
For more information, contact Hannah Fallon at [email protected] or visit the Game Changer: United by Sports webpage.
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George W. Bush Presidential Center
Located on the SMU campus in Dallas, Texas, the George W. Bush Presidential Center is a nonpartisan institution advancing the timeless values of freedom, opportunity, accountability, and compassion. The Bush Center comprises the George W. Bush Presidential Museum and the George W. Bush Institute, a solution-oriented policy organization focused on ensuring opportunity for all, strengthening democracy, and advancing free societies through policy solutions and public engagement. The Bush Center also houses the George W. Bush Presidential Library, operated by the National Archives and Records Administration, which provides access to official documents and artifacts from the George W. Bush Administration. Learn more about the Bush Center at bushcenter.org.
