Tag: Track & Field

We Wear Short Shorts

1967
1967

That’s a tight formation, boys.

Other than the silkiness of the shorts, the track and field outfits for these Dallas high school fellas in 1967 didn’t vary much from those in 1936 at the University of Kansas.

KUMay36-CropLess fabric = more ease of movement. And what a fine-looking trophy.

Still, a little more length in the shorts might be preferable. I don’t think he’s going to clear this one, y’all.

KUMay36-002

 

Supporting The Shot

Hononegah68-004These strapping lads (okay, these two strapping lads and Kenny) display the most useful part of their shot put competition. I myself have never cast stones, but I imagine it takes a strong back to do so. These Illinois boys of ’68 would surely not chance it now.