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Maj. Henry 'Hammerin' Hank' Elrod was posthumously awarded a Medal of Honor for bravery in the defense of Wake Island in December 1941.

Frank Sinkwich was the University of Georgia's first Heisman Trophy winner -- and the first recipient from the Deep South. He accepted the trophy while wearing his Marine Corps uniform, as he was bound for military service.

Developed by Clark Shaughnessy at Stanford University and popularized by the Chicago Bears, the T-Formation was a balanced formation with two ends, a T-Formation quarterback, a right and left halfback, and a fullback. The formation offered better…

The Georgia Bulldogs football team was treated to a luncheon at Paramount Studios while in Los Angeles to play in the Rose Bowl.

The Georgia Bulldogs football team was treated to a luncheon at Paramount Studios while in Los Angeles to play in the Rose Bowl.

The Georgia Bulldogs football team was treated to a luncheon at Paramount Studios while in Los Angeles to play in the Rose Bowl.

The T-Formation was pioneered by Stanford's head football coach Clark Shaughnessy and soon adopted by the Chicago Bears of the NFL. It quickly became a popular formation in college as it offered a better balance between run and pass. Wally Butts…

While in Los Angeles for the Rose Bowl, the 1942 team and coaches were offered the opportunity to meet and interact with film stars. Betty Davis gave this autographed picture of herself to Coach Wally Butts.

From the Pandora Yearbook caption:

"Georgia's Starting Line-Up Against Tech:

Backfield - Bratton, HB [halfback]. Hague, BB [blocking back]. Rutland, FB [fullback]. Cook, TB [tailback].

Line - Phillips, LE [left end]. Simons, T [tackle]. …

From the Pandora Yearbook caption:

"Back-to-the-wall, Georgia quarterback Kenny McCall makes a desperate heave as a Tech player closes in."