University of Saskatchewan Huskies Football Team - Action
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Huskies on defence against the University of Manitoba Bisons at Griffiths Stadium.
University of Saskatchewan Huskies Football Team - Action
Huskies on defence against the University of Manitoba Bisons at Griffiths Stadium.
University of Saskatchewan Huskies Football Team - Pre-Game Ceremonies
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 - Action
Action shot during University of Saskatchewan football game at Cairns Field in Saskatoon; bleachers and fans in background.
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.
Cheerleading Team - Pre-Game Ceremonies
J.W.T. Spinks, University President, Sid Buckwold, mayor of Saskatoon, and three cheerleaders stand at attention on the field before the Huskies' opening game of the 1960 season. Fans in bleachers in background.
University of Saskatchewan Huskies Football Team - Action
Action shot of a Huskies game at Griffiths Stadium. Fans in bleachers in background.
University of Saskatchewan Rugby [Football] Team - Galen Heffelfinger
Galen Heffelfinger, Arts, in rugby uniform.
Bio/Historical Note: Galen Gordon Heffelfinger was born in 1893 in Nebraska. Heffelfinger and his family moved to Drinkwater, Saskatchewan, in 1907. He attended the University of Saskatchewan, receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1916. During the First World War, he served as a stretcher-bearer with the Canadian Medical Corps (12th Field Ambulance) overseas, and was awarded the Military Medal. After the war Heffelfinger pursued theological training at New College (Edinburgh) and St. Andrew's College (Saskatoon), and was ordained by the Presbyterian Church in 1921. Heffelfinger served as minister in Buchanan, Saskatchewan (1921-1924), and Fort William, Ontario (1924-1929). He received his Bachelor of Divinity degree from United College (Winnipeg). Returning to Saskatchewan, he served in Grenfell (1929-1933), Vanscoy (1933-1934), Melfort (1934-1936) and Oxbow (1937-1942. After receiving a Bachelor of Education degree, he became Saskatchewan director for the Canadian Legion Educational Services. After the Second World War Heffelfinger served as minister at Sixth Avenue (later called St. John's) United Church, in Regina (1946–1956), then at Atwood and Springfield (London Conference) in Ontario, until he retired in 1962. Returning to Saskatchewan, he came out of retirement in 1962 to serve as minister to Watrous, where he remained until his death in 1964.
University of Saskatchewan Huskies Rugby [Football] Team - Robert Shore
Head and shoulders image of Robert Shore, rugby football team captain and MacDonald Cup winner, in uniform.
Bio/Historical Note: Robert Ellis Shore enrolled at the University of Saskatchewan (BE1949) in 1943. He was a member of the Huskies football team for three years, including being captain in 1944, played defence on the hockey team for three years and was captain in 1946. He also competed in javelin on the track & field team. In 1946 Shore was awarded the Rusty McDonald Cup for leadership, sportsmanship, academics and athletics.
University of Saskatchewan Huskies Football Team - Fred Kanuka - Portrait
Head and shoulders image of Huskies football player Fred Kanuka wearing #11 in his uniform.
University of Saskatchewan Rugby [Football] Team - Group Photo
Oval-shaped image of the football team standing in uniform on the goal line. Names: Evan A. Hardy (mgr), James Norman Anderson, Vernon Ernest Thierman, John Vernon Riches, John William (Johnny) Leach, Everett Clayton Leslie, [C. or John West] Devine, Carson Fritz Morrison, Ernest Russell Thackeray, E.K. (Kent) Phillips, John (Jack) Moar, A.C. Brown, J.R.A. Pollard, Ron Moar, Stanley Carpenter, George Graham, A/C R.C. (Bus) Gordon, Archibald Cameron H. Wensley, George S. Ling, G/C Ernest Archie (Ernie) McNab, Eddie B. Nagle (coach).
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 called "Huskiettes."
University of Saskatchewan Huskies Football Team - Gary Korven [Kjorven]
Gary Korven [Kjorven], Huskies player and Western Collegiate Intramural Athletic Association (W.C.I.A.A.) football all-star, in uniform.
Bio/Historical Note: Gary Korven [Kjorven] played basketball for the University of Regina Cougars in 1968.1969.
University of Saskatchewan Huskies Football Team - Action
Action shot of a Huskies game at Griffiths Stadium. Fans in bleachers in background.
University of Saskatchewan Huskies Football Team - Group Photo
Huskies football team stands in front of a Saskatoon transit bus; Physical Education building in background.
College of Medicine - Football Team - Group Photo
Group photo of the Medicine football team sitting in bleachers; six football helmets lined up in foreground.
University of Saskatchewan Huskies Football Team - Action
Action shot during University of Saskatchewan football game at Cairns Field in Saskatoon; bleachers and fans in background.
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 - Action
Action shot during University of Saskatchewan football game at Cairns Field in Saskatoon; bleachers and fans in background.
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.