Title: 1939 Tournament of Roses Official Program - Rose Bowl Game: USC Trojans vs. Duke Blue Devils Historic College Football Ephemera
Description:
Immerse yourself in the golden age of gridiron history with this authentic, original 1939 Tournament of Roses official program. Issued for the legendary game on January 2, 1939, in Pasadena, California, this magnificent historic souvenir program documents the 25th Annual Rose Bowl Game between the powerhouse USC Trojans and Wallace Wade's legendary, undefeated, and unscored-upon Duke Blue Devils. This historic matchup culminated in one of college football's most famous finishes, as USC broke Duke's legendary defensive streak in the final minute to claim a dramatic 7-3 victory. Filled with spectacular period advertisements, vintage photographs, feature articles, and the complete team rosters, this beautifully preserved program is a premier piece of pre-war college football ephemera. It represents an elite, investment-grade addition for sports artifact collectors, football historians, or proud alumni of the University of Southern California and Duke University.
Game & Historical Specifications:
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Event: 1939 Tournament of Roses / 25th Annual Rose Bowl Game
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Matchup: USC Trojans vs. Duke Blue Devils
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Date: January 2, 1939
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Venue: The Rose Bowl (Pasadena, CA)
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Historical Significance: Official souvenir program celebrating the legendary game that broke the "Iron Dukes" unscored-upon streak; features Hall of Fame coaches Howard Jones and Wallace Wade.
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Item Type: Genuine Souvenir Official Game Program
Item Condition & Quality Details:
We believe in precise, honest visual grading so you can invest with absolute confidence:
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Overall Condition: This historic sports program is in good Used Condition.
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Covers & Spine: The outer illustrated covers feature clean, bright graphics with beautiful original color preservation. The spine shows light surface rubbing and mild wear along the fold, but the binding remains completely tight and secure.
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Interior Pages: All interior pages are fully intact, flat, and free of modern writing, cutouts, or heavy water staining. The paper exhibits a natural, uniform vintage age-toning that highlights its authenticity.
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Edges & Corners: The factory margins show minor corner softening and small edge nicks from historical handling, but are completely free of brittle crumbling or major structural tearing.
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Photo Reminder: Please review all uploaded high-resolution listing photos to inspect the exact cosmetic condition and page details of this piece.
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Archival-Safe, Rigid Transit: Pre-war paper programs are incredibly fragile and easily damaged by moisture or bending in standard mail envelopes. To protect your investment, this 1939 program will be placed in a clear, archival-safe sleeve, secured between heavy protective cardboard panels, and shipped inside a rigid, crush-resistant box.
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