Basketball
Basketball has been an active part of Weber's history since approximately 1902. The men's basketball team grew from a local high school team to the current national competing team. Women's basketball had a brief existence in the early 1900s, but didn't have a team again until 1975. These images provide a nostalgic glimpse of the social trends of their time.
Students in the Communications Department creating posters for the basketball team, 1951
Men's basketball team portrait, Coach Reed Swenson at center, 1935
Men's basketball team portrait, 1927
Men's basketball team portrait, 1918
Coach Bruce Larson being carried on the players' shoulders following a big win, 1958-1959
The band conductor leads the band in a performance during a basketball game, 1954
Basketball coach Reed K. Swenson gets interviewed by local radio shows following a game, 1951
Weber basketball players and cheerleaders admire a hard-won trophy, 1949-1950
"Petite Elaine Barker upon looking in at basketball practice admired the size of Martin Steele (left) and Bill Hull, who both hit over the 6'5 marker." Signpost, November 24, 1950, pg 4
Women's basketball team and coach, 1902
Gus Chatmon shooting a jumpshot during a game against Montana state, 1967-1968
Fans at the airport holding up signs to welcome the team home from the Big Sky Tournament, 1967-1968
Weber State basketball legend Willie Sojourner holding a trophy, 1967-1968
Basketball players and coaches at a team banquet in Florsheim clothing store, 1962-1963
Chantonelles performing during half-time on Weber's home court, 1962-1963
Team portrait of championship basketball team, under the direction of legendary coach Dick Motta (right), 1967-1968
Male and female cheerleaders lead the crowd in cheers following a good play, 1947-1948
Coach Reed Swenson receiving leis on the tarmac after a flight to Hawaii for the yearly Weber vs. Hawaii game, 1968-1969
Freshman Dave Schkolwitz gets to the basket for a layup against Utah State, 1967-1968
Fans fill the stands at a basketball game, 1953-1954
Men's basketball team portrait, 1902-01903
Display case with statistics and player information in a diner, 1947-1949
Women's intramurals basketball team and coach posing for a team portrait on the court, 1952
