This iconic trophy honors two pivotal figures in Rose Bowl history: William L. Leishman, who oversaw the construction of the Rose Bowl Stadium as the 1920 Tournament of Roses President ...
He joins other illustrious honorees like Jackie Robinson and Keith Jackson in the Rose Bowl Stadium's Court of Champions. Griffin is the only player in NCAA history to win the Heisman Trophy twice ...
With its grand design and sky-high price tag, the trophy is as much a work of art as ... a compass rose, the base symbolizes the journey each team takes to reach the prestigious bowl.
Few, if any, Rose Bowl upsets loom larger than this one. The unbeaten No. 1 Buckeyes were considered Woody Hayes’ best team and featured two-time Heisman Trophy winner Archie Griffin.