Washington, Sept. 1 -- Representative Wesley Bell issued the following press release:
The 1960 Missouri Tigers football team had an undefeated season, besting Kansas in the Big Eight Conference
Minnesota was ultimately chosen as the 1960 National Champion due to polling organization rankings, but Missouri holds a claim to the title
The Senate version of the resolution passed last month
Washington, D.C. - Recently, Congressman Wesley Bell (D-MO-01) led a resolution recognizing the 1960 University of Missouri Tigers football team for its undefeated regular season, Orange Bowl victory, and claim to the 1960 National Championship.
"As a proud Mizzou graduate, I'm always going to champion my school," said Rep. Bell."As we head into another ...