University of Missouri Student, Alumni and Fans Celebrates 100 Years of Homecoming Tradition

Columbia, MO – October 12, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — University of Missouri alumni, students and the whole community will celebrate 100 years of Homecoming tradition, bonding the past with present in a significant celebration of school spirit, years of service and the community. This tradition began in the year 1911 when Chester Brewer, Athletic Director, made a request to the university’s alumni to “come home” for the yearly football game versus University of Kansas. 100 years after, University of Missouri Homecoming Event has become a trademark tradition for the community.