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The “1902 East-West” statue will be the sixth monument installed on the Rose Bowl Stadium property, joining previous tributes to iconic sports figures including Jackie Robinson and the 1999 U.S. Women’s World Cup Champions. The statue will be prominently located in the Court of Champions, capturing the spirit of the historic game that Michigan won 49-0 in front of an estimated 8,500 fans at Tournament Park.
“The 1902 game is a significant part of the history of American sports,” said Dedan Brozino, President of the Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation. “The statue honors the visionaries who staged the game and the men who coached and played in it.”
The foundation will simultaneously dedicate a historical marker to legendary Michigan football coach Bo Schembechler, a 1993 Rose Bowl Hall of Fame inductee who led the Wolverines to 10 Rose Bowl Game appearances during his 21-year coaching tenure.
Mark Leavens, President of the Tournament of Roses, highlighted the significance of the event. “The 1902 East-West game established the postseason bowl game as a tradition that has become integral to college football for more than a century,” he said.
The free public ceremony will begin at 10:00 a.m. and will feature remarks from University of Michigan administrators, alumni, and community leaders.
Funded by donations from across the country, the project continues the Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation’s mission of preserving the stadium’s rich history. The iconic Rose Bowl Stadium, built in 1922, has since hosted numerous historic sporting events, including Olympic competitions and Super Bowl games.
Attendees are encouraged to arrive early for the dedication ceremony, which promises to celebrate a pivotal moment in college football history.
For more information, visit www.RoseBowlLegacy.org.
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