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Boxer Omar Crocker

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Omar Crocker, a University of Wisconsin-Madison boxer, smiles as he sits in the corner of a boxing ring, wearing his gloves.

Creator:
Scherschel, Frank

Publication Information

Creator
Scherschel, Frank

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
CF 866192

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012B46
Legacy ID
WHi 72325

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Former University of Wisconsin Boxing Champions

Former University of Wisconsin Boxing Champions

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University of Wisconsin Boxing Team

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Members of the University of Wisconsin boxing team standing in the ring.

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University of Wisconsin and University of Syracuse Boxing Match

February 27, 1953

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Wisconsin-Minnesota Boxing Match

Wisconsin-Minnesota Boxing Match

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University of Wisconsin boxer John Lendenski (left) spars with Colin Connell of the University of Minnesota in their boxing match at the fieldhouse.

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