College sports; Marquette University -- Track and field;
Ernie Kukla runs with the javelin in his right hand. Caption in the Hilltop yearbook: "Ernie Kukla, Marquette's second nine letter athlete, rushes to the take off in the Javelin throw. Kukla also completed in football and basketball."
African American athletes; Marquette University -- Track and field;
Page from the 1932 'Hilltop' student annual, featuring five halftone images depicting highlights of the track season. Clockwise from upper left: Art Ravensdale, hurdler; Michigan sprinter Eddie Tolan and Marquette's Ralph Metcalfe; javelin thrower...
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,...
College sports; Marquette University -- Track and field;
Members of the track and field team stand together on the field. (L-R) Albin Kaczarowski, with a discus in his right hand; Milt Trost, holding a shot with his right hand; Gene Ronzani, with a javelin in his right hand; and Ernie Kukla. Empty...
African American athletes; Marquette University -- Track and field;
Page from the 1932 'Hilltop' student annual, featuring five halftone images depicting highlights of the track season. Clockwise from upper left: Art Ravensdale, hurdler; Michigan sprinter Eddie Tolan and Marquette's Ralph Metcalfe; javelin thrower...