The Tigers' first bowl appearance was in 1937 in the sixth Bacardi Bowl played in Havana, Cuba.
Bacardi Bowl was a college football bowl game played seven times in Havana, Cuba at La Tropical Stadium.
The 1937 and 1938 games were billed under the Bacardi Bowl and Rhumba Bowl monikers.
The first Bacardi Bowl in 1907 matched Louisiana State University against the University of Havana.
A quick trip to the printer saved the Bacardi Bowl.
During its run, it was the only post-season bowl game played outside the United States, the first such game since the Bacardi Bowl, played in Cuba on January 1, 1937.
Villanova's history in bowl games began on January 1, 1937, when the Wildcats participated in the Bacardi Bowl for their first bowl appearance.
The Tigers traveled to Havana, Cuba to play Villanova in the Bacardi Bowl, which ended in a 7-7 tie.
This was the only season that the Bacardi Bowl was recognized by the NCAA.
After the season, the team participated in its first post-season game, the Bacardi Bowl held in Havana, Cuba.