quotWrong Way Riegelsquot How The 1929 Rose Bowl Led To Despair Then Redemption

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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. • • The event became a cultural phenomenon, with Riegels receiving various endorsement offers and eventually gaining respect for his handling of the mistake. • He was honored by both Georgia Tech and Cal through inductions into their halls of fame and remembered for his ability to overcome and embrace his mistake as part of his life story. • #CollegeFootballHistory • #GridironLegends • #NCAAFootballClassics • #NCAAHistory • #FootballTraditions • #TailgateCulture • #footballhistory #vintagefootball • #SportsDocumentary • #NCAAHighlights

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