The Ugly Seven Shover retired from The Republic in 1998 and, at 92, still leads an active life. Following the death of his wife, Murny, he continued spending time with their longtime friend, Kay, whose husband had also passed away. “Our friendship grew into love and we got married. We’ve been married now for six years,” Kay said. Blessed with good health, Shover and Kay spend summers in Boise and enjoy time with their families, who get along well. When in Arizona, he also spends time with a group called the Ugly Seven. Hugh Downs was one of the first members and today the group boasts 10 Valley leaders. “We meet once a month, and we just tease each other, tell dumb stories and blab about our past,” Shover said. Only one woman has broken into the Ugly ranks: Kax Herberger, who called the men her Boy Scout troop. “We gave her a Boy Scout hat embroidered with Den Mother . And Kax would wear that hat wherever we went. We’ve met in truck stops, roadhouses, the nicest restaurants, the dumbest places,” Shover said, joking that no place would host the group twice. Arizona Proud Despite all of his accomplishments, when asked what one word describes him, Shover said, “Shy.” He credits his family, country and men like Gene Pullium for giving him a chance to play a defining role in our state. “I’m so proud of Arizona, because when I came here, it was still a little state. And it has emerged into a major, major player in the United States,” he said. And in this year, when the little football bowl he helped to create is celebrating its half-centennial, Shover counts himself fortunate for the job that gave him the opportunities he’s had. “The paper was the one behind it,” he said. “I was the luckiest man in the world.” Here is a snapshot of some of the ways the Fiesta Bowl is commemorating the bowl’s 50th anniversary: : : The dedication of Fiesta Bowl PLAY, a one-of-a-kind play area for millions to enjoy for years to come. The 20,000-square-foot PLAY is the centerpiece of the first phase of the Hance Park renovation and was made possible thanks to a $2 million legacy gift from the Fiesta Bowl and supporting partners, including BHHS Legacy Foundation, the Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona. : : A special anniversary logo used as the 50-yard marker on the field during the 50th playing of the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl on Jan. 2, 2021. The logo includes the bowl’s trademark sunburst and script, along with a large 50 and five “laces” on a football to signify the five decades the bowl has been played. : : A selection of curated lists highlighting the Top 50 Plays & Moments in the bowl’s history, the Top 50 Coaches & Players, and a five-part series of All-Decade Teams. : : An event at Ziegler Fiesta Bowl Museum honoring 50-year season ticket members. : : A volunteer appreciation party at Sun Devil Stadium for volunteers from all 50 years. : : A Fiesta Bowl-branded license plate from the Arizona Department of Transportation. : : The new Fiesta Bowl Football Focus Podcast series featuring interviews with notables such as Urban Meyer, Jared Zabransky, Mack Brown and 2003 Fiesta Bowl players from Ohio State and Miami. : : Special merchandise with Fiesta Bowl 50th anniversary branding. the fiesta bowl at 50 FEB 2021 | 30 | FRONTDOORS MEDIA

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