Rare Photos of Bobby Bowden

The Bowden family is shown in this 1972 photo in their home in Morgantown, WV. (Front row, from left are: Jeffrey, Ann, Steve and Bobby. Back row, from left: Tommy, Robyn, Ginger and Terry).

Bobby Bowden prepares his team during his first season as Seminoles head coach.

Bobby Bowden throws a punch at Miami coach Howard Schnellenberger during a mock boxing match prior to their squads meeting in Tallahassee.

Bobby Bowden is interviewed by an unidentified reporter during his first year at Florida State.

Bobby Bowden poses with his wife, Ann. The couple has been married over 60 years.

Bobby Bowden relaxes at his desk during a SI photo shoot.

Bobby Bowden and Steve Spurrier exchange pleasantries before a Seminoles-Gators game.

Bobby Bowden poses with quarterback Danny Kanell during Media Day.

Bobby Bowden salutes the camera during a SI photo shoot.

Bobby Bowden visits with William Joya at Tulane Childrens Hospital in New Orleans.

Bobby Bowden says hello to five-month-old Noah Horton as Tommy Bowden holds the young tiger.

Bobby Bowden chats with his grandsons Hunter Bowden (left) and J.J. Madden during a break in practice.

President Clinton shares a laugh with the Florida State coach during a ceremony honoring the national champions at the White House.

Bobby Bowden gets a bird's eye view of the action as he paces atop his garnet and gold tower in the center of FSU's practice field.

Bobby Bowden, wearing his trademark straw fedora, takes in the action during a game against Colorado.

Bobby Bowden shakes hands with another legend, Penn State coach Joe Paterno, before a game.

Bobby Bowden poses with members of the Florida State cheerleading squad following his 300th win as the Seminoles coach.

Bobby Bowden practices his putting prior to a celebrity golf outing at a golf course in South Bend, Ind.

Bobby Bowden jokes around with Tony Carter and Drew Weatherford while waiting to have the team photograph taken.