Broad jump; Track and field; College sports; Marquette University -- Track and field
Future Olympic broad jump medalist John Bennett competes at an outdoor meet, perhaps the 1954 NCAA Championship held in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Fans, officials and cameramen are on the lawn behind him. An official stands in the foreground. An...
Broad jump; Track and field; College sports; Marquette University -- Track and field
John Bennett begins his sprint in preparing for a long jump. Behind him are empty stands. The print is labeled "John Bennett, B.J. 25' 10 1/4." Damage from several thumbtacks is evident on the upper portions of the print.
Broad jump; Track and field; College sports; Marquette University -- Track and field
John Bennett makes a long jump during a practice session at Marquette University Stadium. Two men with a tape measure stand alongside. A few of Bennett's teammates are visible in the background.
Olympics; Broad jump; Track and field; College sports; Marquette University -- Track and field
John Bennett (left) is awarded the silver medal at the 16th Olympiad in Melbourne, Australia. He stands and shakes hands with gold medalist Greg Bell (U.S.) and bronze medalist Jorma Valkama (Finland). The Olympic track stadium appears in the...
John Bennett (right), member of the 1956 U.S. Olympic Track Team, stands with track and field legend Jesse Owens in Hawaii, on a layover while traveling to the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne, Australia.
Olympics; Broad jump; Track and field; College sports; Marquette University -- Track and field
John Bennett competing in the broad jump at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne. His performance is watched by other athletes on the field and fans sitting in the stadium. Bennett won the silver medal with this jump.
Track and field; College sports; Marquette University -- Track and field
Marquette track and field athlete John Bennett stands inside the track oval at Marquette University Stadium. Bennett is wearing a Marquette University track singlet. Empty bleachers, trees, and houses are visible in the background.
Track and field; College sports; Marquette University -- Track and field
Distance runner Keith Hanson poses with former track and field athlete John Bennett. The two men are standing in front of a board listing Marquette University's indoor track and field records. Each athlete holds the medals they have been awarded.
Track and field; College sports; Marquette University -- Track and field
Actiono photograph of Bennett practicing a broad jump, or long jump, at Marquette University Stadium. Two men with a tape measure stand beside the landing pit. A few observers watch from the stadum stands.
Track and field; College sports; Marquette University -- Track and field
John Bennett begins his launch while making a long jump. Two men with a tape measure and a man with a shovel stand on the sideline. Fans sit in the stands.
College sports; Marquette University -- Track and field; Track and field coaches;
Track and field alumni group photograph. Front row (L-R): Bob Allen, Melvin "Bus" Shimek, and John Bennett. Back row: Ken Wiesner and an unidentified alumni.
Thompson, Tommy George, 1941-;Bennett, William J. (William John), 1943-;Government officials
Governor Thompson and William Bennett, Drug Czar in the administration of President George H.W. Bush; State Capitol; City of Madison; Dane County; Wisconsin; October 1989.
African American athletes; NCAA Track and Field Championship (1932 : Chicago); Marquette University -- Track and field; Running races
Marquette University sprinter Ralph Metcalfe (middle lane) wins 220-yard dash final at NCAA championship at the University of Chicago. Metcalfe's time of 20.5 set a new world record. (L-R) Peyton Glass of University of Oklahoma A & M, H. Thomton of...
African American athletes; Marquette University -- Track and field; NCAA Track and Field Championship (1932 : Chicago); Running races;
Marquette sprinter Ralph Metcalfe wins race against five other competitors at 1932 NCAA Championship, held at the University of Chicago. Other sprinters in the image include (inside land to outside lane): Don Bennett of Ohio State, Harold Thomton...
Composite from Homecoming 1922. Besides a team phot their are individual photos: Top Row (L-R): Manager Thaddeus Swietlik, Coach Frank J. Murray. Second Row: Don Curtin, Captain James L. McGinnis, Selmer Sands. Third Row: Joseph Vallier, Martin...
College sports; Marquette University -- Cross-country running; Marquette University -- Track and field; Athletic directors; Cross-country coaches; Track and field coaches
Melvin "Bus" Shimek shares some of his memories from his 52 year involvement with Marquette University’s track & field and cross-country programs. As a student (1924-1927) Shimek competed as a long distance runner. Coached by Conrad Jennings,...
African American athletes; NCAA Track and Field Championship (1932 : Chicago); Marquette University -- Track and field; Running races
Marquette University sprinter Ralph Metcalfe (middle lane) wins 220-yard dash final at NCAA championship at the University of Chicago. Metcalfe's time of 20.5 set a new world record. (L-R) Peyton Glass of University of Oklahoma A & M, H. Thomton of...
African American athletes; Marquette University -- Track and field; NCAA Track and Field Championship (1932 : Chicago); Running races;
Marquette sprinter Ralph Metcalfe wins race against five other competitors at 1932 NCAA Championship, held at the University of Chicago. Other sprinters in the image include (inside land to outside lane): Don Bennett of Ohio State, Harold Thomton...
Program produced for the dedication of the Marquette University Stadium, held October 18, 1924. Contains brief biographies and photographs of both members of the stadium fundraising committee as well as the Marquette football team, as well as...