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 ...
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.