October 9, 2013

A Historic Rivalry in Pictures

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The 150th meeting of Lafayette-Lehigh football will be hosted by Lafayette at Yankee Stadium Nov. 22. College football’s most-played rivalry dates back to 1884 when Lafayette shut out Lehigh 56-0 in Easton. The Leopards lead the series 77-67-5. The photo gallery below chronicles some of the rivalry’s historic moments.

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The 1896 football team posted an 11-0-1 record – highlighted by 10 shutouts – en route to Lafayette’s first national championship. Coached by Parke Davis, the Leopards outscored their opponents 240-10 during the 12-game slate.
George B. Walbridge, Class of 1898, left, was captain of the 1896 team and right halfback, and Charles R. Rinehart, Class of 1898, was captain of the 1897 team and quarterback.
A 28-6 victory at Lehigh concluded a 9-0 season and a national title for the 1921 national championship club.
Head coach Steve Hokuf and the Leopards celebrate after winning the game in 1955.
A running back eludes would-be-tacklers in 1960.
Players on the sideline in 1960
The Leopard digs a grave for Lehigh prior to the 100th game in 1964.
Students prepare the bonfire prior to the 1964 Lafayette-Lehigh game.
Decorating for the 100th Lafayette-Lehigh game in 1964
In a show of support for the 1965 game, students shaved “L” into their hair.
Pre-game bonfire in 1966
The 1968 game
The Lafayette band in the 1970s
Cheerleaders and the Leopard from the 1970s
The Lick Lehigh Pep Rally in 1982
Fans rush the goal posts at the end of 117th Lafayette-Lehigh game in 1982.
A Lehigh running back is tackled during the 1984 game.
Members of the crowd enjoy the game in 1986.
Fans cheer on the Pards during the 2012 Lafayette-Lehigh game.
A student shows his Lafayette pride during the 2012 game.
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3 Comments

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  2. Julie Sielicki says:
    November 24, 2013 at 4:42 pm

    Miss those games. Live here on Cape Cod and they report much about Harvard/Yale, but never a blip about L/L.

    Julie S. DG 1988

  3. Peter Berexa says:
    November 20, 2013 at 10:01 pm

    Why do we not have a bonfire anymore? This needs to come back.

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