1967 Warren McVea Back of the Week Houston Rare Vintage Original Press Photo

Description: An original press photograph from the archives of the venerable 150 year-old Star Tribune newspaper in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Type & Size: A 7.5x10" original photograph.Condition: Photo from a working archive. May contain notes, marks, labels, clippings, and/or retouching by the staff at the time of publication. May contain issues associated with time, age, and use. Please see images for scans.Warren McVea, a University of Houston football player, is seen here walking with his bicycle on campus. He's dressed in casual attire, holding a book, and appears in front of a building. This image captures McVea shortly after his notable performance in the game where Houston upset Michigan State on September 27, 1967.Warren McVea, nicknamed "Mack the Knife," was a standout football player known for his speed and agility. His 155-yard game against Michigan State was a crucial moment, contributing significantly to Houston's win. McVea's career spanned both college and professional football, and he was one of the first African American players to integrate Texas college football teams.Text present on photo:Front: “(H02) HOUSTON, Tex., Sept. 27 -- BACK OF THE WEEK -- Warren 'Mack the Knife' McVea of the University of Houston as he starts for classes on his two wheel transportation. The 5-foot-10, 180-pound senior from San Antonio, Texas was named today The Associated Press Back of the Week. In last Saturday's game against Michigan State he gained 155-yards on 14 carries scored one touchdown. Houston upset Michigan State 37-7. (APWirephoto)”Back: Top handwriting (in red): Warren McVea, Houston FootballPrinted text on a taped newspaper clipping: BACK OF THE WEEK Warren McVea of Houston heads for classes after gaining 155 yards and scoring a touchdown in Houston's 37-7 upset of Michigan State last Saturday. The selection was made by the Associated Press.Stamped text (blue/red): SEP 27 1967, ENGRAVING 5278, SEPT27Additional handwriting (in black): McVeaPartial text (black handwriting, difficult to decipher): Wed 3:7 pg- - - The press photo archives contained a mix of silver gelatin and wire photographs from sources such as Associated Press Wirephoto. Generally B&W images with no typed text on them in this archive are silver gelatin images, and photos with typed text are wire photos. All images are vintage and original to their era.

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