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Alan Ameche and Family
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Alan Ameche, the University of Wisconsin's football full back, and nicknamed "the Horse," is pictured with his wife Yvonne and their five-month-old son Brian at their 131 Craig Avenue house.
October 17, 1953
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
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University of Wisconsin Athletic Families
December 1, 1954
Portrait of Alan Ameche, University of Wisconsin All-American football fullback and winner of the Heisman Memorial trophy, with his wife Yvonne and their two sons, 17-month old Brian and 2-month ol...
Alan Ameche in Football Game
October 31, 1953
Alan Ameche, nicknamed "The Horse," carries the ball during a University of Wisconsin vs. Iowa football game.
Wisconsin-Iowa Football Game
November 17, 1951
Alan Ameche of Wisconsin carrying the ball for a touchdown in their game against Iowa at Camp Randall Stadium.
University of Wisconsin Alumni Football Players
May 15, 1957
University of Wisconsin football alumni pictured include backfield players Harland Carl, Jim Haluska, John Dixon, Glen (Buzz) Wilson, and Alan Ameche.
University of Wisconsin vs. Illinois
November 10, 1953
Ken Miller scores Illinois' only touchdown during a game vs. the University of Wisconsin. Also pictured are University of Wisconsin players Alan Ameche (#35), Norb Esser(#86), and Bill Miller (#93).
University of Wisconsin vs. Iowa Football Game
University of Wisconsin linebacker Alan Ameche tackles Iowa fullback George Broeder.
