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Hank Aaron at Bat

Date: 04 01 1955
Description: Henry "Hank" Aaron at bat during a Milwaukee Braves pre-season game.
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Babe Ruth

Date: 10 15 1934
Description: Babe Ruth, wearing a dressing gown, signing autographs from a train car during a stopover in Madison.
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Madison Turnverein Acrobats

Date: 06 22 1933
Description: Twelve boys and girls, coached by J.C. Haberman, in an acrobatic/gymnastic pose at the Madison Turners Hall, 21 South Butler Street. They performed seven "...
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McMahon Signs Autographs

Date: 07 25 1967
Description: Chicago White Sox pitcher, Don McMahon, signs autographs for fans before a game.
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House of David Baseball Team Advertisement

Date: 08 25 1936
Description: The "House of David" traveling baseball team advertisement for an upcoming game.
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University of Wisconsin College Track Event

Date: 1948
Description: Mal Whitfield approaches the finish line of a track race at the University of Wisconsin Stadium.
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Polo Game

Date: 07 24 1957
Description: Elevated view of a polo game in action.
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Acrobatic Handstand

Date: 11 15 1956
Description: A man laying on the floor provides the base for a boy to perform a handstand.
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An Ebullient Warren Spahn

Date: 1959
Description: Warren Spahn, of the Milwaukee Braves enjoying a moment in the bullpen.
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University of Wisconsin Athletes Trying on Shoes

Date: 12 1940
Description: University of Wisconsin athletes trying on shoes in the Walk-Over Shoe Store, 8 East Mifflin Street.
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Madison Turnverein

Date: 05 31 1939
Description: View from balcony of Madison Turnverein men and women performing in a circle formation at Turner Hall, 21 South Butler Street.
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Acrobatic Formation

Date: 03 10 1938
Description: Acrobats in formation, on stage with 15 participants holding various pieces of athletic equipment.
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Group Portrait of Athletes

Date: 03 10 1938
Description: Group portrait of 8 female and 8 male athletes, members of the Madison Turnverein, dressed in shorts and t-shirts. The women are holding Indian clubs in th...
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Turnverein Acrobats

Date: 06 16 1937
Description: Group portrait of seven women and fourteen men, Madison Turnverein acrobats at Turner Hall.
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Madison Turnverein Banquet

Date: 06 24 1937
Description: Group portrait of members sitting at tables for Madison Turnverein (Turners) banquet at Simon Hotel.
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Handball Champions

Date: 05 01 1937
Description: Five YMCA handball champions posing for a group portrait.
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Paul Bunyan Effigy

Date: 11 05 1935
Description: A Paul Bunyan figure used to celebrate University of Wisconsin Homecoming, was placed on the lawn in front of Bascom Hall. Two athletes are standing beside...
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Golf Swing

Date: 05 13 1935
Description: Kully Schlicht posing on his follow through of a golf swing.
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Cecil McLaren, Tennis Champion

Date: 11 08 1934
Description: University of Wisconsin coed, Cecil McLaren, from Cincinnati, Ohio, holding tennis racket, co-champion in Western girls' doubles and finalist in National g...
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Babe Ruth

Date: 10 15 1934
Description: Babe Ruth, wearing dressing gown, stands in the doorway of a train and signs autographs for clamoring fans, with a train porter in uniform standing by.

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