Boston College to wear red bandana gear for rest of the season (Photo)

During last weekend’s upset win against USC, Boston College wore red bandana-inspired helmets, gloves, socks and cleats to honor Former Boston College lacrosse player Welles Crowther.

The additions were supposed to be a one-time deal, but Boston College has decided to keep the inspirational adornment s around for the rest of the season.

Crowther was killed during the attacks of Sept. 11, but saved at least a dozen people before the south World Trade Center tower collapsed. Crowther was known for carrying a red banana that his father gave him as a child. He was wearing it while saving people during the attacks.

The Crowther family attended last Saturday’s game and was given the game ball from the team’s first home win against a top 10 opponent since 1989.

It’s hard to fault Boston College for wanting to keep the adornments around for the rest of the year. Not only do they honor a great man, but one could argue they’re now a good luck charm. And, well, they look good, too.

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