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Paul Bunyan Effigy
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A Paul Bunyan figure used to celebrate University of Wisconsin Homecoming, was placed on the lawn in front of Bascom Hall. Two athletes are standing beside the figure, Edward Christianson, football player, and Gordon Fuller, basketball star. This effigy was later replaced by Paul Bunyan's Ax Trophy in 1948.
November 5, 1935
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
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