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All Things Blue Hen

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I thought I'd start a topic just for posting UD related items. We were at Kates last weekend and its nice to see some of our players and coaches recognized.
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Thank you for posting this. Very nice.
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Good stuff Henny
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This was from the early 70s and I just thought it was unique with the Old English D.
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Wow Henny that's a classic oldie
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Very cool. I am trying to figure out how I've missed all those names all around the room.
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An aerial shot of Delaware Stadium in 1952 that I've never seen before. Courtesy of Memories of Newark Facebook Page.
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Nice picture. Was not too much different in 1959 when I started attending.
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Really like the nostalgic pictures Henny

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Newark History Museum
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On Super Bowl Sunday we remember early football games at Delaware College, such as the 1912 game against Lebanon Valley College. The games took place on Frazer Field, behind the Old College building. Delaware College was renamed the University of Delaware in 1921.
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Went to the College Football HOF and saw Tubby's game Ball for his 300th win is proudly displayed.
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Great stuff Henny. Thanks. I have a picture of him being carried off the field after that game that I got him to sign.
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Atlanta!

Good Tubby memory. Thanks, Henny!
Tubby: 3 national titles, one won on the field, all D2
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Carty - get an FBS bowl win!
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