Huskies players Bob Upton, #33, and Bill Girgulis, #12. battle for a rebound against the (U.S.) State Teachers College at Physical Education gymnasium.

Huskies forward Bob Furse in uniform dribbling a basketball.

Huskies in action against the Harlem Stars at Physical Education gymnasium; the Stars won 61-56.

Huskies in action against the Harlem Stars at Physical Education gymnasium; the Stars won 61-56.

Men playing basketball in the Physical Education gymnasium.

Posed indoor image of Huskies guard Paul Jacoby in uniform and holding a basketball.

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.

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.

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.

Posed indoor image of team members in uniform.