Rescuing Texas History, 2006 - 4 Matching Results

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UT Track & Field shots; Greg Bell

Description: Man shaking hands with Greg Bell. Standing to the right is Bob Gutowski. This photo shows 1956 Olympic Long Jump champion Greg Bell being congratulated after his NCAA win in Austin on June 14, 1957 (where he produced the then second longest jump ever - 26'7"). To the right (standing) is Bob Gutowski, 5th in the event. Next day Gutowski broke the World record in the pole vault with 15'9 3/4." Other athletes and track stands in background.
Date: June 14, 1957
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

UT Track & Field shots; "multicultural"

Description: 2 men wearing track uniforms - California and U.S.A. - 1 man wearing street clothes. Night shot. The athlete on the left is Leamon King and the athlete on the right is Ira Murchison. This was taken at the NCAA championships in Austin.
Date: June 14, 1957
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
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