Tournament of Roses - Rose Bowl Game

1977, 1979 and 1980 Rose Bowl Games
2010 Inductee

Brad Budde is one of the University of Southern California’s most highly decorated offensive linemen. Budde was the first true freshman to start since World War II. As a senior in 1979, along with being a unanimous All-American, USC Offensive Player of the Year, USC Most Inspirational Player and Academic All-American, Budde was selected as the first and only Lombardi Award winner in USC’s history.

During his career at USC, Budde started in three Rose Bowl Games; each time the Trojans were victorious. In 1978, led by head coach John Robinson, USC’s Rose Bowl Game victory also earned the Trojans a national championship.

Budde went on to play for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1980 to 1986. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1998.