Posed indoor image of team members in uniform, with one seated player holding a basketball. Players: Kennedy, M., Manson, H., Mooney, J., Robson, W., Green, F., Wilson, K., Switzer, E., Clark, M. (mgr), Knox, A.

Bio/Historical Note: Green and white were established as the official colours of U of S sports teams in 1909-1910 by Reginald Bateman, a native of Ireland and the first English professor at the University of Saskatchewan. But the Huskies name did not appear at that time. Teams were generally referred to as “varsity” or “the green and white” when they played or appeared in media. The name Huskies was included in an article in the 20 September 1932 Star-Phoenix: “The Varsity Stadium yesterday morning saw the advance guard of over twenty gridiron Huskies swing into action.” The origin of the Huskie name is unclear. One of the earliest images of players wearing sweaters with ‘Huskies’ on across the front was in the 1932-1933 Greystone yearbook, showing the men’s hockey team in uniforms with the new name. By 1937 women’s teams were generally referred to as Huskiettes.

Team forward Aldis Peterson wearing a basketball uniform and holding a trophy cup, [possibly the "Spirit of Youth" Trophy, for having exhibited outstanding athletic skills combined with high qualities in leadership].

Bio/Historical Note: Aldis Marjorie "Pete" Peterson graduated from Nutana Collegiate and entered the University of Saskatchewan in 1941. Peterson competed in both basketball and tennis. An outstanding basketball forward, she served as team captain for two years. As a member of the tennis team, she was runner up in singles at the 1944 Western Championships. For her participation in sports, Peterson was awarded a Major Athletic Award in 1943-1944. Peterson served as secretary to the Women's Athletic Directorate and became the first president of the women's Athletic Board. She was a cheerleader for two years and served as vice-president of the SRC in 1944-1945. In 1944-1945 she was awarded the prestigious "Spirit of Youth" Trophy for having exhibited outstanding athletic skills combined with high qualities in leadership. Peterson married Fred (Bud) Carson (1923-2013), also an inductee into the University of Saskatchewan Athletic Wall of Fame. She died in Toronto on 16 April 1998.

Six female cheerleaders, wearing plaid skirts and sweaters, doing a routine during a game between the Huskies and the State (U.S.) Teachers College.

Men playing basketball in the Physical Education gymnasium.

Huskies player Ken Biddell, #40, battles for a rebound against the [U.S.] State Teachers College at Physical Education gymnasium.

Huskies in action against University of Alberta Golden Bears at Physical Education gymnasium. Huskies identified: Tom Meagher, #11; Ken Biddell, #40.

Sandra Therrien, #11, fighting for a rebound against an unidentified team.

Bio/Historical Note: Sandra (Therrien) Schemmer, a graduate of West Vancouver Secondary, enrolled at the University of Saskatchewan (BA 1959) in 1957. She was a member of the Huskiettes basketball team for three years, leading the team in scoring in 1957. She was also on the swim team for three years. In addition to participating in sports, Therrien served on the Women's Athletic Board for two years and worked for The Sheaf as a roving reporter.

Huskies forward Bob Furse in uniform dribbling a basketball.

Posed indoor image of team members in uniform.

Head and shoulders image of Dr. Bob Mirwald, professor of Physical Education.

Bio/Historical Note: Dr. Robert L. (Bob) Mirwald was a member of both the Huskies men’s basketball and football programs between 1962-1966. His connection to the College of Physical Education continued to expand as a former Huskies men’s basketball coach (1966-1974), faculty member, and providing colour commentary for Huskies football. Dr. Mirwald was instrumental in the development of the initial stages of the Saskatchewan Growth and Development Study in 1963-1973 and again in 1998-1999. He served as dean of Physical Education from 1986-1996 and was responsible for developing the college’s children’s sport camps. In 2002 Dr. Mirwald retired from the college and was named Professor Emeritus of Kinesiology. He was awarded a Friend of the College award in 2019, presented annually to recognize an individual, group of individuals or an organization that has made a noteworthy contribution to advance the College of Kinesiology.

Posed indoor image of Huskiettes team members in uniform, including all-star guard Nancy Brentnell (1957-2021), #4. Coach Pat Jackson in back row.