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Wisconsin Football Players Weigh-in
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The heaviest member of the University of Wisconsin football team, tackle Jerry Cvengros from Ironwood, Michigan, tips the scale at 261 pounds.
September 11, 1954
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
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Wisconsin Football Players Weigh-in
September 11, 1954
University of Wisconsin football fullback Alan Ameche stands on a scale and points to his 210-pound weight as coach Ivan Williamson looks on.
Wisconsin Football Players Weigh-in
September 11, 1954
The lightest member of the University of Wisconsin football team, halfback Ken Hofer from Wallace, Michigan, weighs-in at 157 pounds.
Wisconsin Football Players Weigh-in
September 11, 1954
University of Wisconsin football captain Gary Messner steps on the scale as coach Ivan Williamson looks on.
U.W. Football Weigh-In
September 8, 1956
University of Wisconsin football player Bob Nelson weighs in at 239 pounds and is the heaviest player on the 1956 team. At right is the Wisconsin State Journal on sports editor Henry J. McCormick.
Football Player Roger Laubenheimer on Scale
November 24, 1944
University of Wisconsin football player Roger Laubenheimer standing on a scale at weigh-in.
