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University of Saskatchewan Huskies Football Team - Pre-Game Ceremonies

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

Pregame parade at University of Saskatchewan football game at Cairns Field in Saskatoon; marching band and university freshmen visible on field.

Bio/Historical Note: The colours green and white were chosen in 1910 by Reginald Bateman, a native of Ireland and the first English professor at the University of Saskatchewan. 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.” One of the earliest pictures of players wearing sweaters with ‘Huskies’ on them was the 1932-1933 Greystone yearbook, showing the men’s hockey team in uniforms with the new name. Women's teams were using ‘Huskiettes’ by 1937.

University of Saskatchewan Huskies Football Team - Pre-Game Ceremonies

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

J.W.T. Spinks, University President, makes the kick off before the Huskies' opening game of the 1960 season. Fans in bleachers in background.

University of Saskatchewan Huskies Football Team - Pre-Game Ceremonies

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

Pre-game parade at football game at Cairns Field in Saskatoon; marching band and university freshmen visible on field.

Bio/Historical Note: The colours green and white were chosen in 1910 by Reginald Bateman, a native of Ireland and the first English professor at the University of Saskatchewan. 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.” One of the earliest pictures of players wearing sweaters with ‘Huskies’ on them was the 1932-1933 Greystone yearbook, showing the men’s hockey team in uniforms with the new name. Women's teams were using ‘Huskiettes’ by 1937.

University of Saskatchewan Huskies Football Team - Pre-Game Ceremonies

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

R.W. Begg, [University President], making the pre-game kickoff. Spectators in bleachers in background; official on the field. An unidentified man in a siwash serving as placeholder in foreground.

University of Saskatchewan Huskies Football Team - Reunions - Banquet

A-4251
Item
6 Oct. 1962

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

Five former football Huskies stand by a dinner table at an Alumni Homecoming reunion dinner at the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel.

University of Saskatchewan Huskies Football Team - Reunions - Banquet

A-9294
Item
6 Oct. 1962

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

Former Huskie football players, seated at tables, socialize at an Alumni Homecoming reunion dinner at the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel.

University of Saskatchewan Huskies Football Team - Reunions - Banquet

A-9293
Item
6 Oct. 1962

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

Former Huskie football players, seated at tables, enjoy drinks at an Alumni Homecoming reunion dinner at the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel.

University of Saskatchewan Huskies Football Team - Reunions - Banquet

A-9292
Item
6 Oct. 1962

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

Former Huskie football players chat at an Alumni Homecoming reunion dinner at the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel.

University of Saskatchewan Huskies Football Team - Reunions - Banquet

A-9290
Item
6 Oct. 1962

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

A group of former Huskie football players at an Alumni Homecoming reunion dinner at the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel.

University of Saskatchewan Huskies Football Team - Reunions - Banquet

A-9291
Item
6 Oct. 1962

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

A former Huskie football player pours a drink at an Alumni Homecoming reunion banquet at the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel.

University of Saskatchewan Huskies Football Team - Reunions - Party

A-9295
Item
6 Oct. 1962

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

Former Huskie football players and spouses dance during an Alumni Homecoming party at the Holiday House Motor Hotel.

University of Saskatchewan Huskies Football Team - Reunions - Party

A-9296
Item
6 Oct. 1962

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

Former Huskie football players and spouses dance during an Alumni Homecoming party at the Holiday House Motor Hotel.

University of Saskatchewan Huskies Football Team - Robert Gibbons

A-8415
Item
Mar. 1975

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

Posed studio image of Robert (Bob) Gibbons, Huskies player and offensive lineman all-star in 1974 and 1975, in uniform.

Bio/Historical Note: Robert G. Gibbons, a native of Balcarres, enrolled at the University of Saskatchewan (BSA 1979) in 1972. He played Huskies football from 1972 to 1976 and was named a conference all-star offensive lineman in the Western Intercollegiate Athletic Association in 1974 and 1975. In wrestling, Gibbons won the CIAU heavyweight championship in 1977. Gibbons represented Canada at the World Cup in both 1976 and 1977. In 1978 he was named most outstanding wrestler at the Canadian championships after winning titles in both freestyle and Greco-Roman categories. Later that year Gibbons won the gold medal in the super heavyweight class at the Commonwealth Games in Edmonton. Gibbons was awarded the E. Kent Phillips Trophy in 1977 as male athlete of the year at the U of S.