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NCAA Boxing Tournament

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Wisconsin's Dean Plemmons (right) blocks a punch by Washington State's Willard Ira during the NCAA boxing tournament. Plemmons was the first of five Wisconsin Badgers to win 1956 NCAA crowns.

Date Created:
April 14, 1956
Creator:
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)

Publication Information

Creator Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Date Created April 14, 1956

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962
Call Number PH 6442.6067A

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011XV3
Legacy ID
WHi 91921

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