From Campus to Cockpit: Duke During World War II

Rose Bowl: Game Day, 1942

Duke Stadium during 1942 Rose Bowl

Aerial view of Duke Stadium during 1942 Rose Bowl.

From the University Archives Photograph Collection, 1861-[ongoing].

Game Day, January 1, 1942, Duke Stadium

Rose Bowl attendees weathered long lines and rain upon arrival at the Duke Stadium, huddling in ponchos and hats for the duration of the game. North Carolina Governor Joseph Melville Broughton braved the cold to show support for the game, making do with a blanket and scarf. Meanwhile Coach Wade and the Duke bench kept warm in their overcoats.

Rose Bowl Game Program, 1942

Rose Bowl Game Program, 1942

Rose Bowl Ticket, 1942

Rose Bowl Ticket, 1942

Rose Bowl Ticket and Side Line Pass, 1941

Rose Bowl Ticket and Side Line Pass, 1941

Rose Bowl crowd enters Duke Stadium

Rose Bowl crowd enters Duke Stadium

Coach Wallace Wade and Duke team on bench

Coach Wallace Wade and Duke team on bench

Governor Broughton and his family bundled up to watch the game.

Governor Broughton and his family bundled up to watch the game.

Game action during 1942 Rose Bowl game

Game action during 1942 Rose Bowl game

Aerial view of Duke Stadium during 1942 Rose Bowl.

Aerial view of Duke Stadium during 1942 Rose Bowl.

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