DePauw Recaptures Monon Bell in a Thriller; See the Video

November 12, 1955

November 12, 1955, Greencastle, Ind. - DePauw University recaptured the Monon Bell for the first time in seven years with a field goal as time expired in one of the storied rivalry's most breathtaking finishes. The final score was 23-20.

The crowd stormed the field after Fred Williams, a fullback, connected from 18 yards out on his first career field goal try as time expired.

The Tigers and head coach Mike Snavely finish the season with a 5-4 record.

See a "Monon Memory" of the game, produced by Ken Owen '82, director of media relations at DePauw, here: [Download Video: "1955 Monon Memory" - 6739kb].

Visit the Monon Bell Web page by clicking here.

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