From the University Archives: the Vanport Extension Center, 1946-48

The Vanport College football squad in 1947.

The 1947 Vikings on the field.

Joe Holland, Director of Athletics and head coach, in 1947.

The "Mud Bowl" was played in 1946 or 47 in a muddy field christened "Holland's Lake."

Viking tackle Frank ("Big Frank") Cvitanovich in 1946.

The Vanport Ski Team in the fall of 1947.

The Vanport basketball team in 1948, pictured with coach Joe Holland.

The basketball team's successful season was celebrated in the 1947-48 Viking.

Members of the 1947-48 golf team, including team captain Roger Barendrick.

"Three Viking runners prepare to pound the cinders."  From the 1947-48 Viking.

The Viking baseball team, 7-7 in the 1946-47 season, pictured in the yearbook.

First-place trophy winner, lightweight Joey Ortega, spars with teammate La Rue Case, 1947.