TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Bobby Bowden’s name is now on the airport near Florida State’s campus.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the dedication of Bobby Bowden-Tallahassee International Airport on Tuesday. Bowden coached at Florida State from 1976 through 2009, winning more than 300 games with the Seminoles and two national championships.

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