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“Wrong Way Riegels” - How The 1929 Rose Bowl Led To Despair Then Redemption

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It’s another history video, this time from the 1929 Rose Bowl.

Summary:

In 1929, the Rose Bowl featured a game between Georgia Tech and Cal, with Georgia Tech winning 8-7. This game is most remembered for “Wrong Way Riegels’” infamous play, where Cal’s Roy Riegels ran in the wrong direction with a fumbled ball, leading to a safety that contributed to Georgia Tech’s victory.

Despite the intense media ridicule and personal embarrassment, Riegels faced the incident with resilience. He continued to play football, becoming a team captain and an All-American, and later had a successful career outside of sports.