granddaddy

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The spectacle, billed as “The Granddaddy of ’em All,” has been a tradition here since 1949.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 7, 2024

The Wolverines will be playing in their 21st Rose Bowl, more than any school except USC, but Michigan hasn’t been to the Granddaddy of Them All since 2007.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 3, 2023

The players have already participated in a hometown parade thrown by El Segundo, but the Rose Parade is, as the Rose Bowl Game is called, “The Granddaddy of Them All.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2023

“When Granddaddy opened his mouth,” Bernice King said, “you paid attention.”

From Washington Times • Jun. 4, 2023

He had been a private in the War, and although he hadn’t served under Granddaddy, he admired him and was determined to be of service to him when he could.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly