Color photo of former University of Oregon distance runner Katy Mountain crossing the stage to receive her varsity letter at the Women in Athletics Celebration at Matthew Knight Arena on May 7, 2011. The celebration recognized former Duck women athletes, who were all awarded varsity letters. Women athletes did not begin receiving letters until 1982.
Color photo of former University of Oregon distance runner Jody Parker displaying the varsity letter she was awarded at the Women in Athletics Celebration at Matthew Knight Arena on May 7, 2011. The celebration recognized former Duck women athletes, who were all awarded varsity letters. Women athletes did not begin receiving letters until 1982.
Color photo of former University of Oregon field hockey player Juanita McCarl speaking at the Women in Athletics Celebration at Matthew Knight Arena on May 7, 2011. The celebration recognized former Duck women athletes, who were all awarded varsity letters. Women athletes did not begin receiving letters until 1982.
Color photo of former University of Oregon athlete Karen Meats speaking at the Women in Athletics Celebration at Matthew Knight Arena on May 7, 2011. The celebration recognized former Duck women athletes, who were all awarded varsity letters. Women athletes did not begin receiving letters until 1982.
Color photo of former University of Oregon athlete Peg Rees speaking at the Women in Athletics Celebration at Matthew Knight Arena on May 7, 2011. The celebration recognized former Duck women athletes, who were all awarded varsity letters. Women athletes did not begin receiving letters until 1982.
Black and white image of a photo of University of Oregon football player Charles Williams rushing with the ball, taken in 1927. Willams, along with Bobby Robinson, were the first two African American athletes at the U of O.
Color photo of former University of Oregon women athletes, from left, Juanita McCarl, Karen Meats and Peg Rees, listening to a speaker at the Women in Athletics Celebration at Matthew Knight Arena on May 7, 2011. The celebration recognized former Duck women athletes, who were all awarded varsity letters. Women athletes did not begin receiving letters until 1982.
Color photo of an unidentified former University of Oregon athlete receiving her varsity letter from Athletic Director Rob Mullens at the Women in Athletics Celebration at Matthew Knight Arena on May 7, 2011. The celebration recognized former Duck women athletes, who were all awarded varsity letters. Women athletes did not begin receiving letters until 1982.
Color photo of an unidentified former University of Oregon athlete receiving a hug from pioneer in women's athletics Becky Sisley at the Women in Athletics Celebration at Matthew Knight Arena on May 7, 2011. The celebration recognized former Duck women athletes, who were all awarded varsity letters. Women athletes did not begin receiving letters until 1982.
Color photo of an unidentified former University of Oregon athlete receiving her varsity letter from Athletic Director Rob Mullens at the Women in Athletics Celebration at Matthew Knight Arena on May 7, 2011. The celebration recognized former Duck women athletes, who were all awarded varsity letters. Women athletes did not begin receiving letters until 1982.