The exact mixture of the foundation cattle is unknown, but is thought to be about 25% Hereford, 25% Shorthorn and 50% Brahman. It was first recognized by the USDA as a new breed in 1954.[1] The original intention was to produce cattle that could produce economically in the difficult environment of South Texas.
In 1923, the Hollywood Bowlâs first 150 boxes were built. Also in 1923, the Hollywood Bowlâs debt was paid off and the mortgage burned on the Bowlâs stage. Among the donors who helped retire the debt were perennial presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan, who made a $100 donation.^^
This is the first Super Bowl to be played in California since January of 2003 when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Oakland Raiders 48-21 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego at Super Bowl XXXVII. The last time the Super Bowl took place in the Bay Area was in January 1985 for Super Bowl XIX when the San Francisco 49ers beat the Miami Dolphins 38-16 at Stanford Stadium.