Category Archives: sports

Never Let the Facts Get in the Way of a Good Story

Posted on December 6, 2021 by David L. Rice Library

*Post written by Mona Meyer, Archives and Special Collections Metadata Librarian. This phrase has been attributed to Mark Twain (is there anything evenly remotely plausible that hasn’t been attributed to Twain?), but other sources call it proverbial. This itself is … Continue reading →

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Serendipity: The Life of Kenesaw Mountain Landis

Posted on November 26, 2018 by David L. Rice Library

*Post written by Mona Meyer, Archives and Special Collections Metadata Librarian. You just never know what you will find when you dive into one of our photographic collections!  The collection in question here contains the work of Helen Wallace. Helen … Continue reading →

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Take Me Out to the Ball Game!

Posted on October 26, 2018 by David L. Rice Library

*Post written by Mona Meyer, Archives and Special Collections Metadata Librarian. As the World Series gets near, I thought it might be interesting to look at Evansville and baseball. First, look at this beauty—Bosse Field.   It opened June 17, 1915, … Continue reading →

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You Know My Name: Bob Griese

Posted on February 15, 2018 by David L. Rice Library

*Post written by James Wethington, library assistant of the University Archives and Special Collections. In our final installment in our series, “You Know My Name”, we explore an Evansville native whom was numerous accolades in the college football and NFL: … Continue reading →

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You Know My Name: Jerry Sloan

Posted on January 25, 2018 by David L. Rice Library

*Post written by James Wethington, library assistant of the University Archives and Special Collections. Our next entry in our series, “You Know My Name”, we focus on a basketball coaching legend, Jerry Sloan. Considered one of the best coaches in … Continue reading →

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