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Image of University of Washington Football Game Against University of Oregon, Seattle, circa 1910
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University of Washington Football Game Against University of Oregon, Seattle, circa 1910

Although this photo is dated circa 1910, the game shown here likely took place on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1909, as these teams didn't play each other in 1910 or 1911. The Washington Huskies and the Oregon Ducks football teams have a football rivalry beginning in 1900 called "The Cascade Clash." Coached by Gil Dobie and captained by Melville Mucklestone…
ID Number:1960.1821.35
Date:Circa 1910
Image of William J.
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William J. "Wee" Coyle in football uniform, circa 1910

William Jennings Coyle was born on March 18, 1888 in Sutter Creek, California. He moved to Seattle where he attended Seattle High School, joining the school football team in 1904. He attended the University of Washington, where he became well known as captain and quarterback of the football team. Caption on verso: Wee Coyle, U of W quarterback about 1910.…
ID Number:1960.1821.36
Date:Circa 1910
Image of UW vs Oregon Agricultural football game at Denny field, Seattle, November 24, 1910
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UW vs Oregon Agricultural football game at Denny field, Seattle, November 24, 1910

The University of Washington played its first-ever football game on Thanksgiving Day, 1889, at the Jefferson Street Park, just east of downtown. In the next decade the university moved to its present site five miles north of downtown, in a wooded area bordering Lake Washington. Football games were played at old Denny Field on the northwest corner of the campus…
ID Number:1960.1821.37
Date:1910
Image of University of Washington football game, November 1911
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University of Washington football game, November 1911

The University of Washington played its first-ever football game on Thanksgiving Day, 1889, at the Jefferson Street Park, just east of downtown. In the next decade the university moved to its present site five miles north of downtown, and football games were moved to old Denny Field on the northwest corner of the campus near 45th Street.According to a note…
ID Number:1960.1821.41
Date:1911
Image of University of Washington baseball team, circa 1909
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University of Washington baseball team, circa 1909

The William Jennings "Wee" Coyle collection chronicles Coyle's sports career and teammates starting in high school and on through college, as well as his later career as Lieutenant Governor of Washington State. This photo of the UW baseball team includes from left to right, top row: Ten Million, Ernie Maguire, Dode Brinker, Leo Teats; center: Mert Hemingway, Butchy Belford, Jimmy…
ID Number:1960.1821.44
Date:Circa 1909
Image of University of Washington baseball team, 1910
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University of Washington baseball team, 1910

This 1910 photo of the University of Washington baseball team includes "Wee" Coyle at top right. The William Jennings "Wee" Coyle collection chronicles Coyle's sports career and teammates starting in high school and on through college, as well as his later career as Lieutenant Governor of Washington State. Typed on verso: Univ. of Wash. - athletics, baseball team, 1910.
ID Number:1960.1821.45
Date:1910
Image of William H.
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William H. "Dode" Brinker, University of Washington baseball player, circa 1905

William Hutchinson Brinker was also known as "Dode" and "Bill." He played on the University of Washington baseball team from 1903–1905, and was the program's head coach in 1906, 1909–1910, 1915–1916, and 1918–1919. Brinker also played professionally in 1912 for the Phillies as outfielder and third baseman.The William Jennings "Wee" Coyle collection chronicles Coyle's sports career and teammates starting in…
ID Number:1960.1821.48
Date:Circa 1905
Image of University of Washington track team, circa 1900
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University of Washington track team, circa 1900

William Jennings Coyle was born on March 18, 1888 in Sutter Creek, California. He moved to Seattle where he attended Seattle High School and joined the football team in 1904. He attended the University of Washington where he became well known as captain and quarterback of the football team. The William Jennings "Wee" Coyle collection chronicles Coyle's sports career and…
ID Number:1960.1821.49
Date:Circa 1900
Image of University of Washington four-oared crew team, 1903
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University of Washington four-oared crew team, 1903

William Jennings Coyle was born on March 18, 1888 in Sutter Creek, California. He moved to Seattle where he attended Seattle High School and joined the football team in 1904. He attended the University of Washington where he became well known as captain and quarterback of the football team. The William Jennings "Wee" Coyle collection chronicles Coyle's sports career and…
ID Number:1960.1821.50
Date:1903
Image of Canoe War during Junior Day event at University of Washington, circa 1910
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Canoe War during Junior Day event at University of Washington, circa 1910

The University of Washington crew teams hosted "Junior Day" events, held in the spring at the end of the season, and located on the shores of Lake Washington's Union Bay. Included in the water fun were log rolling and the canoe fights. Canoe war participants were given a ten foot pole and the object was to force your opponent out…
ID Number:1960.1821.59.1
Date:Circa 1910
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