The 1942 Rose Bowl is memorable not so much for the teams or game (Oregon State beat favored Duke, 20-16), but because it was the only Rose Bowl not played in Pasadena. Due to the December 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, the government banned all large gatherings on the west coast, expecting the Japanese might attack our shores. The game was moved to Duke Stadium. Duke was heavily favored (one commentator said they could win by throwing 11 helmets on the field), but they got a big surprise.

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The 1979 Sugar Bowl

Whoa Nelly!!





I still have the t-shirt packed away in the attic. I wore it under my pads all thru high school football practices (and most games as well).