Interview with Lydia Messmer: oral history.

Format:

Other

Author/Creator:

Bednarik, Charles P.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

University of Pennsylvania--Football.

University of Pennsylvania.

Football players.

University of Pennsylvania--History--20th century.

Physical Description:

2 videotapes (1 U-matic tapes and 1 VHS): accompanying material in the manuscript section of the collection.

Contained In:

University of Pennsylvania. School of Arts and Sciences. Computing Facilities and Services. Multimedia Educational Technology Services. Records, 1969-1991

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia, Pa.: University of Pennsylvania, c[1987].

Biography/History:

Charles P. Bednarik, also called "Chuck" Bednarik, graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. in Education in 1949. He played center on the football team of the University from 1945 to 1948. In 1949 he was elected All-American star by Associated Press, United Press, International News Service, Colliers, Look, and was also named Maxwell Memorial Player of the Year. He was elected to both the Collegiate and National Football League Halls of Fame.

Summary:

The interviewee recalled how he was enrolled by the University of Pennsylvania for his potential as a good football players, his experience at the University, and the traditions on campus when he was a student.

Notes:

Produced by the Multimedia and Educational Technology Services, University of Pennsylvania.

OCLC:

1346384821