1942 Men of Roses Oregon State Heavyweight TeeIn 1942, just eight days after Oregon State won their place in the Rose Bowl, the unthinkable happened. The attack on Pearl Harbor changed the lives of all Americans, and out of consideration of safety, the US government canceled all large gatherings on the west coast. The 1942 Rose Bowl was the first to be played outside of Pasadena hosted by OSUs opponent, Duke. Entering the game as the underdog, the Beavers rose to the occasion. They secured the