History
MISSION
The primary MISSION of the Maskat Shrine Oil Bowl Game has always been to raise money to help children with orthopedic and burn injuries. “Strong
legs run, so weak legs may walk” has been the motto of the Oil Bowl ever since the Maskat Shrine Center of Wichita Falls, Texas, came up with the idea of staging this game every summer. Beginning with the Seventy-fifth game in 2012, net proceeds go to Shriners Hospitals for Children. Please visit their website for more information about the great work Shriners Hospitals do to “help the children.”
BACKGROUND
The Oil Bowl started as a simple summertime West Texas vs. East Texas high school all-star football game back in 1938. Today the Oil Bowl is one of the most prestigious postseason all-star games in the United Sates.
From 1945 through 2012, with the exception of one year, the format was Texas vs. Oklahoma. The top high school players from the two states went head-to-head every June for football bragging rights. The game format in 2013 was East vs. West Texas. Beginning with the 2014 game, players will be coming from Texas and surrounding states.
Since its inception, the Oil Bowl has raised thousands of dollars for less fortunate children. From 1945 through 2011 (except for one year) net proceeds were divided between Texas and Oklahoma with Texas’ share going to the North Texas Rehabilitation Center in Wichita Falls and Oklahoma’s share going to the Oklahoma Coaches Association charities. As stated above, beginning with the 2012 game, all net proceeds go to Shriners Hospitals for Children.