During the celebration of the Drake Relays 50th anniversary, Jesse Owens recieves an award from an official. Jesse Owens was voted "The athlete of the first 50 years" of the Drake Relays.
John Uelses prepares to compete. Lasalle graduate John Uelses was on top of the world in 1962. In February of that year he became the first person to vault over 16 feet. He did not have the same luck at the Drake Relays, as George Davies of Arizona…
A float in the 1959 Drake Relays Parade of the RCA Dog. The float reads: "Another Golden Record for Drake Relays", to celebrate the Drake Relays' 50th (or Golden) Anniversary.
Texas A&M's Mens team had a great year at the Drake Relays in 1970. They were victorious in the 880-Yard Relay, the 440-Yard Relay or the 480-Yard Shuttle High Hurdles. Pictured is one of those victorious teams on the winners stand.
