Empty Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA, in 1950s

Empty Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA, in 1950s

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The transcript describes a nostalgic visit to a traditional sports site, now quiet and empty due to the impact of World War II. The U.S. military canceled West Coast sports events after the Pearl Harbor attack, fearing enemy proximity to the Pacific shore.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What does the phrase 'the empty shell of its former greatness' imply about the state of sports during the war?

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How did the attack on Pearl Harbor impact sports in the United States?

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