Item Details

coverage

Winston-Salem (N.C.)

creator

Wake Forest University

date

1975

2025-06-30T19:46:02Z

2025-06-30T19:46:02Z

2025-06-30 (issued)

description

The 1975 Wake Forest University Homecoming Football Program provides a snapshot of campus life, athletics, and alumni spirit during a pivotal moment in Wake Forest's sports history. Published for the November 8, 1975 matchup between Wake Forest and Duke University, the program captures the energy and anticipation surrounding a season that featured a notable turnaround for the Demon Deacons under Head Coach Chuck Mills. With the team contending for a Big Four title and players like Jerry McManus, Clark Gaines, and John Zeglinski setting performance records, the program celebrates not only athletic success but also student enthusiasm, as seen in features like "Zeglinski's Polish Army." Alongside player rosters, game analysis, and coaching bios, the program includes extensive local advertising and a section honoring graduating seniors who endured past losing seasons to lead a competitive 1975 team. Additionally, the program gives insights into Wake Forest's musical ensembles, institutional milestones, ACC history, and upcoming basketball season. The document also functions as a fundraising tool, spotlighting the Deacon Club Foundation and athletic scholarships, and reinforces community and alumni engagement through donor recognition and corporate sponsorship.

format

application/pdf

82 pages

programs (documents)

Permalink

http://hdl.handle.net/10339/111087

language

English

relation

Special Collections and Archives

Z. Smith Reynolds Library

Wake Forest University

Vertical Files (Printed Materials) Collection (RG15)

rights

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source

http://hdl.handle.net/10339/39038

subject

Wake Forest College

College sports--United States

Homecoming

Advertising

College athletes

Football players--United States

Football coaches--United States

Duke University

title

Homecoming 1975 football program [Wake Forest vs Duke]

type

Text