THE FIRST ROSE BOWL GAME ON THIS DAY IN 1902

1902MichiganRoseplayUM_display_image

Originally titled the "Tournament East-West football game," now known as the Rose
Bowl Game was first played on Wednesday, January 1, 1902 in Pasadena, California, starting the Pasadena tradition of New Year’s Day bowl games. It was part of the Tournament of Roses which also included the historic Tournament of Roses
Parade. The inaugural ball game featured the Michigan Wolverines, who 
represented the East and Stanford University representing the West. The 
winner was Michigan, 49 to 0. 

rosebowlentrance

posted by Bob Karm in ANNIVERSARY,DEBUT,Games,HISTORY,HOLIDAY,SPORTS and have No Comments

Place your comment

Please fill your data and comment below.
Name
Email
Website
Your comment