The 1937 Rose Bowl, was the 23rd edition of the

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, between the

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of western

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and the

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, the champions of the Pacific Coast Conference. The game was played at the Rose Bowl in

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, on Friday, January 1, 1937. Ahead of the game, seating in the Rose Bowl was expanded to 87,677.2009 Kickoff Luncheon and Rose Bowl Hall of Fame Induction program This was Pittsburgh's fourth Rose Bowl in nine years, with losses in the 1928, 1930, and 1933 editions. Washington had previously tied in 1924 and lost in 1926. In the final AP poll released in late November, Pittsburgh was third and Washington was fifth. Pittsburgh led 7–0 at the half and scored two more touchdowns for a shutout and their first

Scoring

First quarter

Pittsburgh – Frank Patrick, 1-yard run (

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kick)

Third quarter

Pittsburgh – Frank Patrick, 3-yard run (Bill Daddio kick)

Fourth quarter

Pittsburgh – Bill Daddio, 71-yard interception (Bill Daddio kick)

Game notes

* The game program was 25 cents.

References

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