1945 Rose Bowl

1945 Rose Bowl
31st Rose Bowl Game
1234 Total
Tennessee 0000 0
USC 66013 25
Date January 1, 1945
Season 1944
Stadium Rose Bowl
Location Pasadena, California
Attendance 91,000

The 1945 Rose Bowl, played on January 1, 1945, was a college football bowl game, the 31st Rose Bowl Game.[1] The USC Trojans defeated the Tennessee Volunteers 25–0.[2][3][4]

Game summary

The game was highlighted by a John Ferraro blocked punt, which was carried by Jim Callanan for a touchdown in the opening minutes of the game. Ferraro went on to become the president of the Los Angeles City Council.

Scoring

First Quarter

  • USC – Jim Callanan, 30-yard run (West kick missed)

Second Quarter

  • USC – Paul Salata, 22-yard pass from Hardy (West kick missed)

Fourth Quarter

  • USC – Jim Hardy, 9-yard run (West kick good)
  • USC – Doug MacLachlan, 49-yard pass from Hardy (West kick missed)

References

  1. Rose Bowl Game Timeline, Tournament of Roses
  2. Walsh, Christopher J. (2006-07-18). Where Football Is King: A History of the SEC. Taylor Trade Publishing. ISBN 9781461734772.
  3. "Every Rose Bowl game ever played: A brief look at 99 glorious games". Retrieved 2017-09-15.
  4. Possemato, Paul M.; Johnston, William J.; Johnston, D. Michael (May 2008). Heroes and Teachers. AuthorHouse. ISBN 9781434372994.
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