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University of Saskatchewan Huskies Football Team - Pre-Game Ceremonies

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 - Robert Gibbons

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.

University of Saskatchewan Huskies Football Team - Tim Molnar

Posed indoor image of Tim Molnar, Huskie football player, in uniform.

Bio/Historical Note: Timothy Molnar, a graduate of Thom Collegiate in Regina, enrolled at the University of Saskatchewan (BSc 1980; BEd 1981) in 1974. He was a member of the football team for five years, playing linebacker, defensive back and fullback. Molnar was selected to the WIFL all-star team in 1974 as a defensive back and in 1978 as a linebacker. He also competed on the Huskies wrestling team for five years, winning Canada West conference gold and CIAU silver. While a student, Molnar represented Canada at the Canada Winter Games, the Canadian Senior Championships and the Olympic trials. In 1978-1979 he was awarded the E. Kent Phillips Trophy as male athlete of the year at the U of S.

University of Saskatchewan Huskies Football Team - Vanier Cup

Hoisting the Vanier Cup, which now has the Huskies name on it three times, are (from l to r): Michael Stewart, Scott Flory, Matt Kellett, Warren Muzika, Trevor Ludtke (almost hidden), and James Repesse.

Bio/Historical Note: Image appeared in 8 Jan. 1999 issue of OCN.

Bio/Historical Note: In 1990 the Huskies beat the Concordia Stingers 24-17 for their first Vanier Cup win. In 1996 the Huskies won their second championship by defeating the St. Francis Xavier X-Men 31-12. Saskatchewan won their third championship in 1998 by defeating the Concordia Stingers 24-17. All three games were played at Skydome in Toronto.

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