Here’s more proof of the star-studded lineup for the 1961 USC spring game, which featured ex-Trojans in the NFL vs. current USC players. Ron Mix is in the NFL Hall of Fame and considered one of the greatest offensive linemen in NFL history. Defensive back Lindon Crow played for the New York Giants in “The Greatest Game Ever Played” (1958 NFL championship game). Marlin McKeever played … Continue reading A Star-Studded Spring Game Lineup
Who went to the Raffles over on Degnan Blvd.? It was about three miles from USC and had prime rib for $2.95. Plus soup or salad, potato or vegetable, garlic bread and the relish bowl. Are you hungry now? Continue reading USC Ad Of The Day
Photo/L.A. Examiner Here is a photo from the 1961 USC spring game at the Coliseum. This was the game where former USC players, who were in the NFL, returned to play against current USC players. In the above photo, USC/NFL tailback Al Carmichael (21) runs the ball. It looks like he is being chased by Pete Beathard, quarterback for the 1962 national championship team. Remember, … Continue reading USC Spring Picture Of The Day
Here’s the watch given to members of the 1962 USC national championship team. The interesting part is the team received the watches in December because in those days there was no post-season poll. That meant USC received the watches even though the No. 1-ranked Trojans played No. 2 Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl. Good thing USC won the game, 42-37. Continue reading USC Picture Of The Day
In 1962, USC students could go to Daddy-O Drive In, which had just about everything you could ever want to eat. It was across the street from the campus on Vermont. I’ve heard of the Troy House, a restaurant near USC in the 1950’s. But it sounds “fabulous.” Continue reading USC Restaurants Of The Day
USC’s last trip to the Final Four was in 1954. And I recently came across a story of how big a hit the USC band was at the Final Four at the Kansas City Municipal Auditorium. Here is how popular Los Angeles radio broadcaster Sam Balter, a former UCLA All-American, broadcast the story on his KLAC program on March 25, 1954: “I never thought I … Continue reading When The USC Band Took Over The Final Four
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