FOLLOW the story of the Northwestern Wildcats from 1925 onwards, told through authentic Chicago Tribune newspaper reports. Relive the 1948 Rose Bowl victory, the 2018 Holiday Bowl title under head coach Pat Fitzgerald, the 2020 Citrus Bowl triumph and more. Choose a cover and personalize your book with a name and message to create a unique gift.
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PEYTON RAMSEY takes control — calm, poised, relentless, and suddenly the momentum was purple. As the minutes slipped away, the defense slammed the door shut one final time. The whistle blew: Northwestern: 35, Auburn: 19. A bowl triumph sealed with grit, discipline, and Fitzgerald’s unmistakable stamp. A statement win, a defining moment, the Wildcats victorious on New Year’s Day in Florida!
FOLLOW the story of the Northwestern Wildcats with a book of authentic Chicago Tribune newspaper articles, curated by Historic Newspapers. This edition documents key milestones in the team’s history — exactly as they were reported at the time. Relive pivotal Wildcats moments, including:
– The 1948 Rose Bowl win, when Northwestern defeated California 20 – 14 to secure a first major bowl victory
– The 1995 Big Ten Championship season, in which the Wildcats went 10 – 2 overall and finished 8 – 0 in conference play
– The 2018 Holiday Bowl victory under head coach Pat Fitzgerald
– The 2020 Citrus Bowl triumph in a season that saw Northwestern claim the Big Ten West title
Choose from a range of book covers and personalize your copy with a name and message to create a lasting keepsake. Whether for a fan, a sports history enthusiast, or someone who remembers it all first-hand, this is more than a gift, it’s a piece of Northwestern Wildcats history, ready to be passed on.
Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from scan archives. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.
Cover: Hardback
Size: Tabloid 11" x 13.9"
Pages: 140+
Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.
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