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Mark Johnson Receives 2007 'Vince Lombardi Award for Distinction in Sports'

Wisconsin History Maker Award
Read about the hockey star, inducted in the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame, who both coached and played for the Univeristy of Wisconsin Ice Hockey team.
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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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Gymnastics Team

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Description: A male gymnastics team posing in front of a building.
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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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