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Drake Relays, 1980s, Mens Steeplechase

A bird's eye view shows runners competing in the Men's 3,000-Meter Steeplechase on a rainy day at the Relays.

Drake Relays Parade, 1950s

A float for the Des Moines Sunday Register in a Drake Relays Parade.

Drake Relays, 1970, Ralph Mann

Ralph Mann of Brigham Young (right) chats with teammate Tom Birtwhistle. Mann won the 1970 440-Yard Hurdles with a time of :49.4.

Drake Relays, 1962, John Uelses

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…

Drake Relays Parade, 1959

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.

Drake Relays, 1970

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.

Drake Relays, 1962

View of the fans on the east side of the stadium sitting through the rain for the 1962 relays.

Drake Relays, 1961, Joe E. Brown

Franklin Junior High School (Cedar Rapids) takes home an award in 1961. Joe E. Brown, the 1961 Relays Parade Marshal presents them with their prize.

Drake Relays, 1964

Members of the University of Nebraska track team pose with their trophy and watch after winning the one-mile relay.

Drake Relays Parade, 1955

An Unidentified student rides a float in the 1955 Drake Relays Parade.

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