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The first Rose Bowl Game, called the "East-West" tournament exhibition football game was sponsored by the Rose Bowl in 1901. It was designed as a way to not only showcase the relatively new and budding sport of gridiron football, but also as a way to entice easterners to visit Pasadena for the Tournament of Roses.

The game became known as the Rose Bowl Game because of the stadium built to host the game, the Rose Bowl. The Rose Bowl was named for the annual Tournament of Roses held in Pasadena, California since 1895. The Tournament was designed as a tourist attraction to showcase Southern California's beautiful wintertime weather to entice residents of colder climates to vacation in southern California each winter to boost the economy.

It is important to note that the phrase "Rose Bowl" refers to the stadium and "Rose Bowl Game" refers to the football event held at the stadium each January 1st.

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A local newspaperman suggested they plant a few roses around the stadium, and so it was called the rose bowl

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As of the 2008 Rose Bowl, the University of Hawaii has never played in a Rose Bowl game.


What do the losers get for playing in the Rose Bowl?

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The "Rose Bowl" is part of the "Tournament of Roses" parade and celebration, which has been going on for over a century in Pasadena, California.


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How many Rose Bowl appearances does LSU have?

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Where can a Rose Bowl be found?

The Rose Bowl Stadium can be found in Pasadena, California. A rose colored bowl can be found at Target or Bed, Bath, and Beyond. A rose colored bowl may also be found on Amazon or other online stores.


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How many Rose Bowl appearances does Michigan have?

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