"Clipper” Smith and Harry Stuhldreher shaking Hands, [1925].
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Harry Stuhldreher, “Stuhlie,” the 17th head coach at Villanova, spent 11 years directing the Villanova Football team (1925-35) with only one loosing season, before moving on to coach at Wisconsin. He was succeeded by Maurice J. “Clipper” Smith who lead the Villanova Football team from 1936 to 1942. Clipper Smith eventually went on to coach professional football.
Western Union Telegram, April 24, 1936.
To Rev. Edward Stanford (President, Villanova College) from Maurice J. “Clipper” Smith.
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Bringing Gridiron Glory Back to the Main Line, Coach Talley.
Main Line Times, Sunday, November 3, 1985, p. 46.
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Letter from Harry Stuhldreher to Rev. Joseph Hickey (President, Villanova College), March 12, 1925.
(Courtesy of the University Archives)
Football is Back : Trustees Vote to Restore Football at 1AA; Alumni, Students Overjoyed by Decision. James H. DeLorenzo and Leonard J. LaBarth.
The Villanovan, (A Special Edition), Vol.1, no.1, December 16, 1983.*
(Courtesy of the University Archives)
* Not all the items in this exhibit were digitized, however, bibliographic information is provided for every item that was on display.
