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Schaeffler, William

 Person

Biography

DU Ski Team Coach, to teach local slope enthusiasts (1957).

Biography

Was offered a two year position as assistant director of the Winter Olympic Committee (1958).

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

1953-1954 University of Denver Ski Team, 1954

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0004.00023
Abstract The University of Denver (DU) ski team, 1954 National Collegiate Ski Champions, several of whom are holding trophies, pose for a group portrait at the airport with a sign that reads ''Welcome Home National Collegiate Ski Champions.'' Front row (left to right): John G. L'Orange ('55), Russell Crook ('55), Francis Wallace ('56), Coach Willy Schaeffler, David C. Shaw ('57), Glynn Cress ('57), Gunnar Jansen ('56). Back row: Dale F. Thompson ('55), Marvin L. Crawford ('54), Alvin Paul Wegeman...
Dates: 1954

University of Denver Ski Team Coach Willy Schaeffler, between 1957-1970

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0013.00014
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers ski coach Willy Schaeffler points to the cover of a Sports Illustrated magazine featuring a skier on the front. The issue is dated November 25, 1957 and features a headline caption that reads: ''Revolution in Skiing: Willy Schaeffler shows the new way to better skiing for everyone.''

Dates: between 1957-1970

University of Denver Ski Team Members and Coach, between 1950-1960

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Identifier: U300.01.0004.00016
Abstract

Several University of Denver (DU) Pioneers ski team members, one in a letterman's jacket, and head coach Willy Schaeffler, receive an envelope from DU administrators.

Dates: between 1950-1960

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