Description

This listing is for an authentic original 1945 Orange Bowl game program issued for the 11th Annual Orange Bowl Classic played on January 1, 1945, at Burdine Stadium in Miami, Florida.

This historic college football matchup featured the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and the Tulsa Golden Hurricane. The game was played during the final year of World War II and remains one of the notable contests in Orange Bowl history. Tulsa defeated Georgia Tech by a score of 26-12, earning its first Orange Bowl victory after falling to Georgia Tech in the previous year's Orange Bowl game.

This vintage program contains period advertisements, player and team information, photographs, Orange Bowl Festival content, and other material related to one of college football's premier postseason bowl games.

The colorful front cover features Orange Bowl Festival artwork promoting the 1945 game, while the back cover displays Orange Bowl Festival Queen Vernelle Buss alongside the Orange Bowl Trophy.

Game Specifications

• Event: 11th Annual Orange Bowl Classic
• Teams: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane
• Date: January 1, 1945
• Location: Burdine Stadium, Miami, Florida
• Final Score: Tulsa 26, Georgia Tech 12
• Item Type: Official Game Program
• League: College Football
• Original Vintage Item

Historical Significance

The 1945 Orange Bowl was played during a unique period in American history as World War II was entering its final months. Despite wartime travel restrictions and military service affecting college football rosters across the country, the Orange Bowl continued as one of the nation's premier postseason football events.

Tulsa entered the game seeking revenge after losing to Georgia Tech in the 1944 Orange Bowl. The Golden Hurricane successfully turned the tables in the 1945 contest, defeating the Yellow Jackets 26-12 and securing one of the most important bowl victories in school history.

Today, original Orange Bowl programs from the wartime era are sought after by collectors of college football memorabilia, sports publications, bowl game memorabilia, and Orange Bowl history.

Photo Inspection & Visible Condition Report

This vintage program shows wear consistent with age, storage, and handling.

Front Cover

• Visible cover wear and handling wear.
• Edge and corner wear present.
• Surface wear and age toning visible.
• Writing/signature present on the front cover.

Back Cover

• General age-related wear visible.
• Edge and corner wear present.
• Surface wear and age toning visible.

Spine

• Wear visible along the spine fold consistent with age and use.

Overall Condition

• Vintage collectible in Good Used Condition.
• Please review all photographs carefully as they are part of the description and show the exact item being offered.

Shipping & Packaging

Protective Packaging

To help prevent bending, creasing, or edge damage during transit, this vintage program will be placed in a protective sleeve, reinforced with sturdy cardboard, and shipped in a rigid box.

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Tracking Included

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