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Article: Passing knowledge: Rose Bowl trivia

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December 10, 2007
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The Rose Bowl will stage its 94th edition on Jan. 1. Over that time, the game has witnessed its share of memories. Here are some interesting tidbits about

"The Granddaddy of Them All:"

THE FIRST ROSE BOWL: Michigan defeated Stanford 49-0 in the first Rose Bowl game played on Jan. 1, 1902. That year the event was known as the "Tournament East-West football game." Michigan fullback Neil Snow, who rushed for five touchdowns, was named the game's most valuable player.

A BREAK IN THE ACTION: Since that first game was one-sided, Tournament of Roses officials staged events such as chariot races

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