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MSU Football Preview Film, 1956

 Item — Reel: 30

Scope and Contents

Footage includes a shot of the Spartan statue, Macklin Stadium, the Spartan football team charging into the stadium with coaches and staff, close ups of some of the players and game highlights.

Coach Duffy Daugherty is seen discussing plays. Close ups of his coaching staff are shown, including Defensive Line Coach Lou Agase, Backfield Coach Everett "Sonny" Grandelius, Ends Coach Bob Devaney, Assistant Coach Bill Yeoman, Offensive Line Coach Burt Smith, Freshman Coach Doug Weaver, and Assistant Coach John Polonchek. The film ends with shots of Macklin Stadium, construction work being done for the addition of 9,000 seats, the stadium press box, and the 1956 schedule board.

Dates

  • Creation: 1956

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. Grades are restricted and noted in finding aid.

Extent

1 film reel (10 min.) : silent, black and white ; 16mm

Language of Materials

From the Record Group: English

Repository Details

Part of the University Archives and Historical Collections Repository

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