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1. Dick Fosbury competing in the high jump
Dick Fosbury competing in the high jump
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Dick Fosbury attended OSU from 1965-1969 and is remembered today as the inventor of the "Fosbury Flop" high jump technique. He won two national championships and an Olympic gold medal while revolutionizing the sport with his innovative approach to jumping higher.
2. OSU sprinters competing against the University of Washington
OSU sprinters competing against the University of Washington
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Identified are, at center, Willie Turner and, at right, Ernie Smith
3. Coach Paul Schissler overseeing the first football practice of the season at Bell Field
Coach Paul Schissler overseeing the first football practice of the season at Bell Field
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Paul J. Schissler (1893-1968) was head football coach at Oregon State from 1924 to 1932, compiling a career record of 48-30-2. He later coached professionally with the Chicago Cardinals and Brooklyn Dodgers football teams.
4. OSC rooks picketing in support of a new football stadium
OSC rooks picketing in support of a new football stadium
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The two male students, marching in Bell Field, are wearing "rook lids" and sandwich boards reading: "This stadium unfair to students, alumni, visiting teams, fans and prospective athletes. Your contribution will help build the new stadium. Ask me for a pledge card." Construction on Parker Stadium was completed in 1953.
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