This is a vintage 1939 Rose Bowl ticket stub featuring a game between USC and Duke. This Original piece of sports memorabilia from the United States is graded as VG-EX and reflects a historic football event. It would be a unique and valuable collectible for fans of vintage sports memorabilia, especially those interested in football history.

The 1939 Rose Bowl (representing the 1938 season) saw the 7th-ranked USC Trojans defeat the undefeated, #3 Duke Blue Devils 7–3 on January 2, 1939. Backup QB Doyle Nave threw a game-winning touchdown pass to Al Krueger with one minute left, marking the first points allowed by Duke all season. 

Key Details of the 1939 Rose Bowl:
Final Score: USC 7, Duke 3.
Key Plays: After a scoreless first three quarters, Duke kicked a 23-yard field goal, followed by a late touchdown drive by USC.
MVPs: Doyle Nave (QB) and Al Krueger (End) of USC.
Significance: It was Howard Jones' 5th and final Rose Bowl win with the Trojans. 

1939 Regular Season Context:
The 1939 USC Trojans finished with a high ranking (No. 1 by the Dickinson System) but were technically behind Texas A&M in the AP Poll.
They played in a memorable 0–0 tie against UCLA in 1939, a game that featured stars like Jackie Robinson and Kenny Washington.
The team was led by coach Howard Jones and assistant Sam Barry.