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Dr. Bob Mirwald - Portrait

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.

University of Saskatchewan Huskies Men's Basketball Team - Roger Ganes

Posed indoor image of Huskies centre Roger Ganes in uniform.

Bio/Historical Note: Roger Ganes, a graduate of Mount Royal Collegiate in Saskatoon, enrolled in 1973. Nicknamed "The Ironman," he had the distinction of never missing a game in his five years with the Huskies basketball team. He scored a career-high 40 points in a game against the UBC Thunderbirds in 1977 and had eight games where he collected 20 or more rebounds. Ganes held the CIAU record for career rebounds (1,164) for 27 years, as well as the Huskies conference scoring record (1,707) for 29 years. Ganes was the first player in CIAU history to top 1,000 points and 1,000 rebounds. Ganes was named to the Canada West conference all-star team four times (1974-75, 1975-76, 1976-77, 1977-78) and was an honourable mention All-Canadian in 1975-76. He was awarded the E. Kent Phillips Trophy in 1976 as male athlete of the year at the U of S. He earned his BSPE in 1977 and his BEd in 1978.

University of Saskatchewan Huskiettes Basketball Team - Karen Kusler

Posed indoor image of Karen Kusler in uniform, wearing #10.

Bio/Historical Note: Karen Kusler Young, a graduate of Maple Creek High School, enrolled at the University of Saskatchewan (BSPE 1975; BEd 1977) in 1971. She was on the Huskiettes basketball team for five seasons, scoring 1,899 points for an average of 11.7 per game and grabbing 978 rebounds. Kusler was in the top 10 in conference scoring each of her last four seasons and among the top 10 in rebounds the last three years. The Huskiettes won the Eastern Division of the WCIAU title in her rookie season and were 128-34 in her five years. She missed only four games. Kusler represented Canada at the World University Games in Moscow in 1973.

University of Saskatchewan Huskies Men's Basketball Team - Bob Thompson

Huskies orward Bob Thompson holding the ball above his head.

Bio/Historical Note: Robert (Bob) Thompson, a graduate of Bedford Road Collegiate in Saskatoon, enrolled at the University of Saskatchewan (BSPE 1977; BEd 1977) in 1970. A forward on the Huskies basketball team, Thompson consistently led the team in scoring and rebounding. He was selected to the all-star team in the WCIAA three times in five years - 1971-72, 1972-73 and 1973-74. Thompson was tops in the conference in rebounding for two seasons - with a game high of 23 in 1971 - and in 1971-72 led the Huskies to first place in the East Division of the WCIAA.

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