Update: We are currently updating our history, bringing it over to our new site. 75 years is a lot of information and it takes some time, but we are diligently working to get it done. For now, you can click the picture that says “1937-2010″ below and it will take you to the old site to see the history. In the future, you will be able to see the history here. As for the 2011 year, you can click the link that says “2011″ under History–Current Games, and to see the 2012 year, click on Current Game.
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Nothing says tradition like the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas. Established in 1937, the Shrine Bowl is the premier all-star game in showcasing the best players from both North Carolina and South Carolina. However, the game is always secondary in to the great efforts made by the Shriners across both states to raise money and awareness for the Shriners Hospitals for Children.
The phrase “Strong legs run so weak legs may walk” has been a prominent part of the history of the Shrine Bowl.
The Shrine Bowl began in 1937 based on the model of the East-West Shrine Game in San Francisco. Former Charlotte Fire Chief Hendrix Palmer and the four Shrine Temples in the Carolinas staged the first game before 5,500 spectators. The game was played at Charlotte Memorial Stadium and admission was only one dollar. The Shriners raised $2,599.00 which was given to the Greenville Unit of the Shriners.
Since that first meeting, the Shriners have raised over 70 million dollars
Click here to view past game history
