Since I am on the topic of the COI (see previous post), might as well move this photo up from the unarchived bottom section of the blog that I am slowly trying to clear out.Another early photo of the College of Idaho 1908 State Champions Football Team that I found and purchased. The student second from left on the middle row is James Boone, son of college president Dr. William Judson Boone. One of James' touchdown end runs stood as a record for many years. James went on to a career in law, including the presentation of a case before the US Supreme Court.
I need to see if Jan Boles, COI Archivist, can identify some of the other players. Anyone else know any of these players/coaches?
I have donated this original photo and it is now the property of the COI Archives.
2 comments:
The player in the middle row, far left (next to James Boone) is my great-grandfather James D. Ruark Sr. (1888-1923). I remember seeing this photo as a young boy and don't know where our family copy is today so it is nice to see this again. Thank you for posting.
Cory
Cory:
Thanks for sharing and identifying your great-grandfather. I donated this photo to the College of Idaho Archives. If you every want to see the original or get a higher resolution scan, you can contact Jan Boles, Archivist, and he will be happy to help you out.
John
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