1939 Rose Bowl
| MVP | Al Krueger (E) – USC Doyle Nave (QB) – USC |
|---|---|
The 1939 Rose Bowl was the 25th Rose Bowl college football game, held in Pasadena, California, on January 2, 1939.[2][3] It concluded the 1938 college football season and featured the USC Trojans (8–2) against the Duke Blue Devils (9–0), with USC as the pre-game favorite.[4]
Scoreless after three quarters, Duke gained the lead with a 23-yard field goal by Tony Ruffa early in the fourth. However, backup quarterback Doyle Nave of the Trojans completed four straight passes to "Antelope" Al Krueger, who outmaneuvered Eric "The Red" Tipton and scored the winning touchdown with one minute remaining. Krueger's touchdown marked the first points scored against Duke during the season.[2][3]
For his performance in the game, Krueger was inducted into the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame in the class of 1995.[5]
Scoring
Fourth quarter
Duke – Tony Ruffa 23-yard field goal
USC – Al Krueger, 19-yard pass from Doyle Nave (Gaspar kick)
Statistics
| USC | Duke | |
|---|---|---|
| First Downs | 13 | 5 |
| Rushing Yards | 128 | 84 |
| Passing Att-com-int | 12-30-3 | 4-13-2 |
| Passing Yards | 81 | 59 |
| Total Offense | 209 | 143 |
Notes
- This was the 50th Tournament of Roses Parade, with ten-year-old Grand Marshal Shirley Temple (the youngest) presiding over the parade and the game[6]
References
- ^ "Here's lineup of bowl tilts". Miami News. Associated Press. January 2, 1939. p. 1B.
- ^ a b Zimmerman, Paul (January 3, 1939). "Trojans stain Duke's record in final minute, 7 to 3". Miami News. Associated Press. p. 2B.
- ^ a b "Southern California snags win in closing minutes". Spokesman-Review. Spokane, Washington. Associated Press. January 3, 1939. p. 1.
- ^ "Trojans favored over Duke in Rose Bowl game today". Miami News. INS. January 2, 1939. p. 2B.
- ^ 2009 Kickoff Luncheon and Rose Bowl Hall of Fame Induction program
- ^ 2013 Rose Bowl Game Historical Media Guide, Tournament of Roses Association, December 2012