Item Details

coverage

Winston-Salem (N.C.)

creator

Wake Forest University

date

1985

2025-06-30T19:51:08Z

2025-06-30T19:51:08Z

2025-06-30 (issued)

description

This is the official souvenir football program for Wake Forest University's 1985 Homecoming game, played against Duke University on November 9, 1985, at Groves Stadium. Titled Deacon Football Today, the publication provides a comprehensive overview of the game, Wake Forest's season, and the university's athletic and academic context. The program includes in-depth profiles of Wake Forest players, coaches (most notably Head Coach Al Groh), assistant staff, and standout athletes like defensive lineman Gary Baldinger. It features team statistics, opponent information, season records, and historical context of the Wake Forest vs. Duke rivalry. It also provides full rosters for both teams, matchups, game-day logistics, schedules for other fall sports, and a detailed look at Groves Stadium. Beyond athletics, the publication highlights Wake Forest's leadership, including profiles of President Dr. Thomas K. Hearn Jr. and Athletic Director Dr. Gene Hooks, and includes articles on women's athletics, notable alumni, and campus life. The program is interspersed with advertisements from local businesses and sponsors, showcasing the integration of community and collegiate sports culture.

format

application/pdf

118 pages

programs (documents)

Permalink

http://hdl.handle.net/10339/111092

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

Atlantic Coast Conference

title

Homecoming 1985 football program [Wake Forest vs Duke]

type

Text