The mayors of Dallas and Fort Worth are adding a philanthropic twist to their spirited rivalry with a friendly wager on the upcoming SMU-TCU football game, marking the end of an era for the "Iron Skillet" game. Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson and Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker have each pledged to donate to a nonprofit of the victor's choosing, contingent on the outcome of the game slated for Saturday, September 20. Fans can catch the mayors' wager announcement through videos posted on social media.
If Southern Methodist University emerges victorious in this storied showdown, Mayor Parker will contribute to the Trust for Public Land's Greener Dallas Greater Dallas campaign. Conversely, a win for Texas Christian University will see Mayor Johnson donating to Parker’s Good Natured Greenspace Initiative. "And I have every confidence that our Mustangs will bring the Iron Skillet back to Dallas for good," Mayor Johnson said, expressing his unabashed support for SMU in the final Iron Skillet showdown. These sentiments reflect the two mayors' cooperative spirit and dedication to advancing urban greenery and sustainability, per the City of Dallas.
The stakes are particularly high this year as this marks the final face-off between the SMU Mustangs and TCU Horned Frogs, a rivalry steeped in tradition for over a century. Acknowledging the significance of the event, Mayor Johnson has officially declared “Iron Skillet Week” in the City of Dallas, rallying residents and Mustangs fans to support their team fervently. The historic game is set to take place at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, kicking off at 11:00 a.m. CT.
"This year, Mayor Johnson and I are going even bigger in our wager for worthy causes as the TCU Horned Frogs take on SMU for the very last time in this historic matchup," Mayor Parker stated, per the City of Dallas, demonstrating confidence in her city's team. She anticipates Mayor Johnson donating to the Good Natured fund, which contributes to the preservation and enhancement of Fort Worth's natural spaces. This friendly wager exemplifies the camaraderie between the two city leaders, despite the rivalrous spirits that are bound to surface during Saturday's game.
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