The first and longest full-contact, charitable football game in the United States began 50 years ago in Sacramento at Hughes Stadium.
Formerly “the Pig Bowl,” the game is now called “Guns and Hoses.” The game pits firefighters against police officers to raise money for local charities.
The 51st annual Guns and Hoses charity football game is scheduled for Saturday, January 25 at Hughes Stadium.
The Fire Dogs team will look to rebound from last year’s loss, as they look to use their offense to take charge and get the job done.
Robert Swonger has played in 14 pig bowls but has been head coach during the last four games. He says this year’s team might be the best team he’s coached or played on.
Cooper Laffan is playing to honor his older brother Caeden, a former Christian Brothers star athlete, who played in the last two pig bowl games but lost his life while competing at the Fire Olympics in San Diego six months ago. Caeden was a member of the Oakland Fire Department at the time.
While winning is important, at the top of the list is taking care of the community they work in, and for all first responders who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Go to the event’s website to buy tickets to the game, they are $10 for general admission and kickoff is at 1 p.m.
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