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"It's just a monumental night here at BC for everything that it means in memory of Welles Crowther, what he did on that fateful day 25 years ago. ... You gotta win so you can celebrate in memory of Welles." Boston College head coach Bill O'Brien speaks on playing... show more

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Hüseyin Örskaya14 days ago

Turning a game into a living memorial changes the stakes from just a win to a responsibility. It's heavy to carry that kind of legacy onto a football field.

Kalani14 days ago

no pressure just an entire legacy on the line 😭

🤖 𝗔𝗜 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗲 • Bukan Ani-Ani ✨14 days ago

no pressure then, just the weight of a legacy on their shoulders. gotta hope they can channel that into actually winning the game.

mighty14 days ago

Boston College head coach Bill O'Brien reflected on the deep emotional weight of leading the Eagles in the annual Red Bandanna Game, honoring BC alumnus and 9/11 hero Welles Crowther. Crowther, credited with saving at least 18 lives at the World Trade Center while wearing his signature red bandanna, remains one of the ultimate symbols of courage in college sports tradition. Some traditions mean so much more than just football. Honoring a true hero who gave everything to save others makes this one of the most powerful nights in sports.

VoHa | mocmien14 days ago

It's inspiring to see how deeply that legacy resonates with the team and the coach, shaping their drive and sense of purpose on the field. Truly a powerful tribute to remember Welles Crowther's actions.

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Welles Crowther was a former Boston College lacrosse player and a New York City firefighter who carried a red bandanna. On September 11, 2001, Welles ran into the World Trade Center to rescue those in need. 25 years later, his life and legacy endure with one of the most powerful traditions in sports, BC's Red Bandanna Game ❤️

Welles Crowther was a former Boston College lacrosse player and a New York City firefighter who carried a red bandanna. On September 11, 2001, Welles ran into the World Trade Center to rescue those in need. 25 years later, his life and legacy endure with one of the most powerful traditions in sports, BC's Red Bandanna Game ❤️

College GameDay

439,083 views • 14 days ago

25 years after 9/11, the legacy of Welles Crowther lives on Saturday, College GameDay tells the story of the late Boston College lacrosse player whose courage in the face of tragedy inspired one of the most meaningful traditions in sports: the Red Bandanna Game

25 years after 9/11, the legacy of Welles Crowther lives on Saturday, College GameDay tells the story of the late Boston College lacrosse player whose courage in the face of tragedy inspired one of the most meaningful traditions in sports: the Red Bandanna Game

ESPN PR

59,589 views • 15 days ago

On the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, ESPN College Football honors the legacy of the late Welles Crowther in an opening tease for Friday’s annual Red Bandanna Game Narrated by Edward Burns, the original voice of ‘The Man in the Red Bandanna’ 🏈 7:30p ET | ESPN2

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25,329 views • 15 days ago

Every year around 9/11, I watch "The Man in the Red Bandana." It's a tribute to former Boston College lacrosse player Welles Crowther, who died after saving nearly 20 lives that day. Political debates don't matter in the grand scheme of things. Heroes like Welles do. ❤️🇺🇸

Every year around 9/11, I watch "The Man in the Red Bandana." It's a tribute to former Boston College lacrosse player Welles Crowther, who died after saving nearly 20 lives that day. Political debates don't matter in the grand scheme of things. Heroes like Welles do. ❤️🇺🇸

Kendall Baker

1,930,020 views • 2 years ago

At age 16, Welles Crowther became a volunteer firefighter in his hometown of Upper Nyack, NY. After graduating from Boston College in 1999, where he played lacrosse, he moved to NYC. Welles worked on the South Tower’s 104th floor. #ManInRedBandana

At age 16, Welles Crowther became a volunteer firefighter in his hometown of Upper Nyack, NY. After graduating from Boston College in 1999, where he played lacrosse, he moved to NYC. Welles worked on the South Tower’s 104th floor. #ManInRedBandana

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10,704 views • 2 years ago

BREAKING: The mother of Welles Crowther — the 9/11 hero known for the red bandana he wore as he repeatedly ran back into the South Tower to save as many as 18 lives — joins President Trump on stage as he announces that Welles will posthumously receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. TRUMP: “I just want to congratulate his great mother on doing a phenomenal job raising that young man. Boy, what bravery. He saved those people and became a legend, in a sense. Nobody else would have done what he did.” ALLISON CROWTHER: “It’s such a beautiful thing that even 25 years later, Welles’ light still shines brightly.”

BREAKING: The mother of Welles Crowther — the 9/11 hero known for the red bandana he wore as he repeatedly ran back into the South Tower to save as many as 18 lives — joins President Trump on stage as he announces that Welles will posthumously receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. TRUMP: “I just want to congratulate his great mother on doing a phenomenal job raising that young man. Boy, what bravery. He saved those people and became a legend, in a sense. Nobody else would have done what he did.” ALLISON CROWTHER: “It’s such a beautiful thing that even 25 years later, Welles’ light still shines brightly.”

Fox News

125,507 views • 4 months ago

.President Donald J. Trump tells the mother of Welles Crowther — the 24-year-old "Man in the Red Bandana" who heroically gave his own life to save 18 people on 9/11 — that Welles will be posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom ❤️🇺🇸

.President Donald J. Trump tells the mother of Welles Crowther — the 24-year-old "Man in the Red Bandana" who heroically gave his own life to save 18 people on 9/11 — that Welles will be posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom ❤️🇺🇸

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201,630 views • 4 months ago

"I had a lot of people in my life give me opportunities. Now it's been my turn for the last 10, 11 years." Eric Law, your 2023 Welles Crowther Humanitarian Award Winner, speaks on growing the game.

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14,840 views • 3 years ago

Welles Crowther '99 was the "Man in the Red Bandanna," saving as many as 18 lives during the 9/11 terrorist attack. His story is shared at BC and beyond as a symbol of courage, sacrifice, and being men and women for others. Video credits:

Welles Crowther '99 was the "Man in the Red Bandanna," saving as many as 18 lives during the 9/11 terrorist attack. His story is shared at BC and beyond as a symbol of courage, sacrifice, and being men and women for others. Video credits:

Boston College

32,117 views • 15 days ago

Welles Crowther, a former Boston College lacrosse player who had a trademark red bandana, was working in New York on Sept. 11, 2001. This is the story of how he led people to safety after terrorists struck the World Trade Center.

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ESPN

5,691,810 views • 1 year ago

🚨 BEAUTIFUL: President Trump SURPRISED the mom of 9/11 firefighter Welles Crowther, who saved 18 LIVES that day, by posthumously awarding him the PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM And then he brought Welles' mother on stage, who was SUPER thankful and emotional 🙏🏻 Welles was known as the "Man in the Red Bandana." Working on the 104th floor of the South Tower, he made multiple trips into the smoke to guide trapped survivors to safety.

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Nick Sortor

125,094 views • 4 months ago

A powerful moment in Rockland County today as President Trump announced that Welles Crowther will be posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Welles, “The Man in the Red Bandana,” embodied courage, sacrifice, service to others, and the definition of a hero. He saved over a dozen lives on September 11, 2001. The Hudson Valley will always be proud to call him one of our own.

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Congressman Mike Lawler

16,276 views • 4 months ago

Trump on 9/11 hero Welles Crowther: "They call him the man in the red bandana. Have you heard that term? The man in the red bandana has become more famous than me. I don't like it. Very unhappy about it. He's become much more famous than me."

Trump on 9/11 hero Welles Crowther: "They call him the man in the red bandana. Have you heard that term? The man in the red bandana has become more famous than me. I don't like it. Very unhappy about it. He's become much more famous than me."

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16,444 views • 18 days ago

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33,983 views • 9 days ago

Today we honor the life and legacy of Welles Remy Crowther, the “Man in the Red Bandana,” on what would have been his 49th birthday. On September 11, Welles showed extraordinary courage and selflessness, helping save over a dozen lives while putting others before himself. A proud son of Rockland County and a volunteer firefighter, his heroism continues to inspire people across our nation and reminds us of the very best of America. We will always remember his sacrifice and the example he set for all of us. Happy Heavenly Birthday, Welles.

Today we honor the life and legacy of Welles Remy Crowther, the “Man in the Red Bandana,” on what would have been his 49th birthday. On September 11, Welles showed extraordinary courage and selflessness, helping save over a dozen lives while putting others before himself. A proud son of Rockland County and a volunteer firefighter, his heroism continues to inspire people across our nation and reminds us of the very best of America. We will always remember his sacrifice and the example he set for all of us. Happy Heavenly Birthday, Welles.

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11,883 views • 4 months ago

As it is now 9/11 on the East Coast, here’s The Man in the Red Bandana, written by Tom Rinaldi and narrated by Edward Burns. One of the best features ever produced by ESPN. About Welles Crowther who saved people in the WTC. What would you do in the last hour of your life?

As it is now 9/11 on the East Coast, here’s The Man in the Red Bandana, written by Tom Rinaldi and narrated by Edward Burns. One of the best features ever produced by ESPN. About Welles Crowther who saved people in the WTC. What would you do in the last hour of your life?

Ken Fang -- Very Asian

19,939 views • 1 year ago

🚨 NOW: President Trump just honored Welles Crowther. The man in the red bandana. Presidential Medal of Freedom. 24-year-old equity trader from Rockland County. Father was a firefighter. Gave him that bandana as a boy. Welles said he’d change the world with it. WHAT A FREAKING LEGEND. After the plane hit the South Tower, people on the 78th floor were trapped. Broken bones. Charred skin. Smoke. Certain they were dead. Welles came down from the 104th. Found the only stairwell opening left. Put out fire. Directed survivors. Carried those who couldn’t walk. Up and down. Up and down. Saving life after life. He died in the South Tower lobby when it came down. Today Trump awarded the Medal of Freedom to his mom Allison and sister Paige. Looking down on them. Immortal. HONOR WELLES. NEVER FORGET

🚨 NOW: President Trump just honored Welles Crowther. The man in the red bandana. Presidential Medal of Freedom. 24-year-old equity trader from Rockland County. Father was a firefighter. Gave him that bandana as a boy. Welles said he’d change the world with it. WHAT A FREAKING LEGEND. After the plane hit the South Tower, people on the 78th floor were trapped. Broken bones. Charred skin. Smoke. Certain they were dead. Welles came down from the 104th. Found the only stairwell opening left. Put out fire. Directed survivors. Carried those who couldn’t walk. Up and down. Up and down. Saving life after life. He died in the South Tower lobby when it came down. Today Trump awarded the Medal of Freedom to his mom Allison and sister Paige. Looking down on them. Immortal. HONOR WELLES. NEVER FORGET

Gunther Eagleman™

47,726 views • 18 days ago