Former MU cheerleader works behind the scenes to bolster legacy of '70 Herd

     

Debbra (Bailey) Bowen (far right) was the first
black cheerleader at Marshall University.

     When the movie "We Are Marshall" came out in 2006, the story of the November 14, 1970 plane crash that killed most of Marshall's football team became well known. But now, there's an added twist.

     Thanks to Debbra Bowen, a cheerleader at MU during the late '60s/early '70s, the legacy of that team, coaches and supporters is being immortalized in a different venue -- the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame.

     Bowen, whose maiden name is Bailey, worked closely with Hall of Fame officials to ensure that the story of the plane crash will never be forgotten. The Hall of Fame now has put together a display that informs and inspires all who visit.

     Check out this link to see posts on Facebook regarding Bowen's work. Kudos to Debbra.

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