Willsey, Max

Abstract Image of the 1954 University of Denver varsity football squad and Skyline Conference champions superimposed on a wooden plaque. Back row (l-r): Bert Cooper, John Crawford, Joe Douglas (manager), Don Cushing (manager), Jack Musick (line coach), Wilber Volz (backfield coach), Dick Tomlinson (end coach), Earl Hamilton (freshman coach), Bob Blackman (head coach). Row four: Willie Jackson, Jim Pokipala, Jerry Nawrocki, Carl Halstead, Bob Burkey, Gary Nelson, Sel Elizondo, Charles Bernard,...

Abstract The 1954 University of Denver football team poses in the stands at the stadium. Row 1: Joe Strasser, Ed Stuart, Charles DeLuca, Dean Westgard, Jack LaSalle, Ed Horvat, Larry Ross, Rusty Fairly, Fred Tesone, Fred Mahaffey, Walt Anderson. Row 2: Charles Olson, Jay Schnitker, Vince Benstead, Bob Ball, John Mette, Nick Angele, Don Griebel, Jim Bowen, Willie Anthony, Max Willsey, Danny Biro. Row 3: Ernie Pitts, Paul Koss, Dick Herman, Richard Mucha, Marvin Popp, Duane Hueneke, Roger Brandon, Bob...

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University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football coach checks out equipment to player Max Willsey. Equipment manager George Herman, and teammate John Mette look on during the proceedings.

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University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Max Willsey poses for a portrait in a DU sports jacket. Image used in 1954 football game programs.

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University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players pose together for a group portrait. Identified players include Max Willsey, Charlie Olson, Wes Weber, Dick Herman, Johnny Wilson, Marvin Popp, and Ed Estlow.

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Former University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players pose together for a group portrait at a reunion held in 1996.

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Members of the 1955 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football team pose for a group portrait. Identified in the backfield from left to right: Max Willsey (20), Bill Korn (34), and Keith Pocock (28).

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University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's freshman football players pose for a photograph. Standing is Gary Nelson (60) and Max Willsey (9). On one knee and pointing is Fred Boehm (8).

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University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Dick Gupton (31) catches the ball near the sideline as two University of Wyoming opponents John Watts and Jerry Tucker close in to make a tackle. DU teammate Larry Ross is visible running upfield to make potential blocks. Teammate Max Willsey (20) is shown on the far left being tackled to the ground in a game on November 24, 1955 in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.