Bonfire Game Finale | Canvas Print | Gifts For Texas A&M Aggie Fans

The 1999 Bonfire game between Texas A&M and the University of Texas is remembered not only for its thrilling finish but also for the tragic events that preceded it. On November 18, 1999, the annual Aggie Bonfire, a long-standing tradition meant to ignite school spirit before the game, tragically collapsed during construction, killing 12 students and injuring 27 others. The loss to the entire Aggie family was felt across the world.

Despite the tragedy, the game went on as scheduled on Thanksgiving Day, with both teams agreeing to play in honor of the victims. The Longhorns, led by quarterback Major Applewhite, took an early lead, but Texas A&M fought back valiantly. The game remained close throughout, with both teams exchanging leads and showcasing their resilience and determination.

Down 20-16, the Longhorns were driving the field with under a minute to play when the game came to an emotional and historic end, as told by the radio play-by-play:

And they’re coming up the middle. He’s been stripped of the ball! Who’s got it? Aggies got the ball! Aggies got the ball! Twenty three seconds to go, A&M’s got it!

Aggie defensive back Jay Brooks blitzed around the right side and came up with the strip-sack, which was recovered by linebacker Brian Gamble. Gamble fell to his knees on the field, arms in the air, as he wept with joy.

The game and those involved in it have achieved legendary status at Texas A&M, and the school and its former students have never let go of the spirit of Bonfire or the memories of those lost.

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This mounted canvas print makes a beautiful gift for any Texas A&M Aggies fan.  It also makes the perfect gift for any sports fan.

• 1.25″ (3.18 cm) thick poly-cotton blend canvas
• Canvas fabric weight: 10.15 +/- 0.74 oz./yd.² (344 g/m² +/- 25g/m²)
• Fade-resistant
• Hand-stretched over solid wood stretcher bars
• Mounting brackets included

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