So, what's the background behind this picture - where and how did you find it?
Here's a photo of Jack in the Minnesota game
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So, what's the background behind this picture - where and how did you find it?
No, Kag had a photo of it I believe in a previous thread. Family has it.
Stay tuned for a well-crafted, rather lengthy article with a clever twist that leads you to think something else before it discloses the truth. It is the Kagavi style! Love it.
I recall a Donald Kaul (RIP) column from 1996 where he wrote other schools would trip all over themselves to create a legend like Jack, yet:
"Iowa State has had to be dragged kicking and screaming to recognition of Trice."
The situation has improved since Kaul wrote those words, but look at how many opportunities remain. Maybe start by actually recognizing his number 37 in some way?
I am just one person, easily dismissed, but perhaps ISU will listen to more fans. After all, Jack is a story that belongs to all of us.
I own the only known existing 1923 ISU jersey, which is the same kind as what Jack is seen wearing here: gold with gray stripes and a red number on the back. Those gold jerseys made their debut in the Minnesota game.
FYI, I don't intend on keeping it buried in my basement next to other minor items that I've discovered in my research like the Amber Room and the Ark of the Covenant.
Not this time. I'm more consumed by the pile of stuff I have yet to share from one of Jack Trice's teammates.
Hmmm. Maybe I should do something about that. Maybe I am ...
I would be surprised if Kagavi hasn't already found a way to colorize that photo.
Picture is far too dark and low resolution to even attempt this. I have noodled around with coloring the high resolution photos found on the ISU digital collections site. Maybe some day I'll find enough time to really sit down and bang out a color photo.
Here's a tiny thumbnail of a WIP.
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Black and white uniforms? Those aren't our school colors.
Wasn't sure where else to put this, but thought I would mention that I had a nice week of research last week. Realllllllly nice. The attic of a 100 year old house treated me very well.
Is it groundbreaking?
Incredibly rare?
I'm afraid to ask, but ... Jack?
Did I tear up a little bit?
Hmmmm. Soon my friends. Soon. I might be doing a custom sweatshirt (or shirt) project shortly as well. Stay tuned.
Is it groundbreaking?
Yes.
Incredibly rare?
Yes.
I'm afraid to ask, but ... Jack?
Yes.
Did I tear up a little bit?
Yes.
Hmmmm. Soon my friends. Soon. I might be doing a custom sweatshirt (or shirt) project shortly as well. Stay tuned.
Oh man, this is awesome! All of this. Maybe someone like Rob Gray could work with you and write up a great story for Cyclone Fanatic??
Might we ask where the 100 year old house is located? California? Iowa? Ohio?
If Iowa, I'm sorry we didn't get to see you again.
