This vintage publication features the 1940 Tournament of Roses Parade Pictorial, which includes coverage of the football game between University of Southern California and University of Tennessee, with USC winning 14-0. The magazine showcases photos and information about the players, including Ed Molinsky, and also highlights the spirit of the parade festivities. It was manufactured in the United States and is a great addition to any sports memorabilia collection.

In the regular season, Tennessee shut out all ten opponents. Led by two All-American guards, Ed Molinski and Bob Suffridge, the Volunteers were forced to play without their star tailback George Cafego, who fell victim to a knee injury against The Citadel on November 11.  After a 7–0 win over Auburn on December 9, Tennessee officially was extended an invitation to the Rose Bowl.

USC running back Ambrose “Amblin' Amby” Schindler entered the 1940 Rose Bowl Game against Tennessee knowing his team had a somewhat daunting task. Tennessee had won 23 straight games and had scored 212 points to their opponents' zero that '39 season.