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423:Baker Field
273:(1974-1975)
263:Nickname(s)
180:(1974-1975)
153:Established
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567:Yom Kippur
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461:Gator Bowl
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201:Head coach
185:Home field
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744:59,112
715:Result
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383:Yankees
336:of the
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307:History
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249:Colours
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175:(1974)
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