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Boston College's Annual Tribute to Firefighter
11 Sep
Summary
- Annual game honors Welles Crowther, a 9/11 hero.
- Eagles wear special uniforms celebrating the tradition.
- Both teams enter the game with a 0-1 record.
Boston College is honoring 9/11 hero Welles Crowther with their annual Red Bandana game against Rutgers. This tradition, now in its 13th year, commemorates Crowther, a Boston College alumnus and firefighter who died while saving lives in the South Tower on 9/11. The Eagles will don special red bandana-themed uniforms and helmets for the game.
The annual tribute has become a major event on Boston College's schedule. Crowther, known as "The Man in the Red Bandana," was a lacrosse player at BC before working as an equities trader. His story has been the subject of documentaries and ESPN features.
Both Boston College and Rutgers are seeking their first win of the season, entering the game with 0-1 records. This tradition began in 2014, the same year Boston College achieved a notable upset against No. 1 USC.
