Marshall University Plane Crash Memorial

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America Weeps, Saturday Nov. 14, 1970

Eugene Payne

Sketch titled "America Weeps, Saturday Nov. 14, 1970." Artwork by Eugene Payne, Staff Artist, The Charlotte Observer, Charlotte, N.C. Sketch is matted and framed. 75 members, coaches, and fans were killed in November 1970 plane crash. Caption on back reads: "Saturday Nov. 14, 1970. Artwork by Eugene Payne, Staff Artist, The Charlotte Observer, Charlotte, N.C.".
MU plane crash historical marker, Wayne County, W.Va.

MU plane crash historical marker, Wayne County, W.Va., col. (low-res digital image only). W.Va. State historical marker 75 members, coaches, and fans were killed in November 1970 plane crash.
Southern Airways DC-9, similiar to plane that crashed with MU football team

Southern Airways DC-9, similiar to plane that crashed with MU footballt team, col. (low-res digital image only). This is believed to be a duplicate of the plane that crashed Nov. 14, 1970 carrying MU football team. 75 members, coaches, and fans were killed in November 1970 plane crash.
Dedication of Memorial Fountain to MU plane crash victims, Nov. 12, 1972

Dedication of Memorial Fountain to MU plane crash victims, Nov. 12, 1972.
William Alfred "Red" Dawson, Asst. Coach, 1971 Young Thundering Herd

William Alfred "Red" Dawson, Acting Head Coach, 1971 Young Thundering Herd MU Football team, 1st spring practice, April 1971, b&w. Dawson was not on the plane when it crashed. He became acting head coach in 1971, and formed the "Young Thundering Herd". 75 members, coaches, and fans were killed in November 1970 plane crash. Back rfeads: 1st MU practice Spring 1971, Coach Red Dawson.
Al Carelli, Jr., Assistant coach, 1970 MU Football team

Al Carelli, Jr., Assistant coach, 1970 MU Football team, b&w. Carelli was killed in the Mu plane crash. He was also the offensive line coach. 75 members, coaches, and fans were killed in November 1970 plane crash.
Al Carelli, Jr., Assistant coach, 1970 MU Football team

Al Carelli, Jr., Assistant coach, 1970 MU Football team, b&w. Carelli was killed in the Mu plane crash. He was also the offensive line coach. 75 members, coaches, and fans were killed in November 1970 plane crash.
Allen Gene Skeens, #59,1970 MU Football team

Allen Gene Skeens, #59, 1970 MU Football team, b&w. Skeens was killed in the plane crash. He was the center. 75 members, coaches, and fans were killed in November 1970 plane crash. His body was not identified and he is buried with five other unidentified players in the Springhill Cemetery.
Allen Gene Skeens, #59,1970 MU Football team

Allen Gene Skeens, #59, 1970 MU Football team, b&w. Skeens was killed in the plane crash. He was the center. 75 members, coaches, and fans were killed in November 1970 plane crash. His body was not identified and he is buried with five other unidentified players in the Springhill Cemetery.
Art Harris, #22, 1970 MU Football team

Art Harris, #22, 1970 MU Football team, b&w. Harris died in the 1970 plane crash. 75 members, coaches, and fans were killed in November 1970 plane crash.
Art Harris, #22, 1970 MU Football team

Art Harris, #22, 1970 MU Football team, b&w. Harris died in the 1970 plane crash. 75 members, coaches, and fans were killed in November 1970 plane crash.
Art Shannon, #34,1970 MU Football team

Art Shannon, #34, 1970 MU Football team, b&w. Shannon died in the plane crash. He was a linebacker. 75 members, coaches, and fans were killed in November 1970 plane crash.
Barry W. Nash, #35, 1970 MU Football team

Barry W. Nash, #35,1970 MU Football team, b&w. Nash died in the 1970 plane crash. Body unidentified and buried with five other unidentified players in Spring Hill Cemetery. 75 members, coaches, and fans were killed in November 1970 plane crash.
Barry W. Nash, #35, 1970 MU Football team

Barry W. Nash, #35,1970 MU Football team, b&w. Nash died in the 1970 plane crash. Body unidentified and buried with five other unidentified players in Spring Hill Cemetery. 75 members, coaches, and fans were killed in November 1970 plane crash.
Bobby Joe Hill, #41, 1970 MU Football team

Bobby Joe Hill, #41,1970 MU Football team, b&w. Hill died in the 1970 plane crash. Defensive back. 75 members, coaches, and fans were killed in November 1970 plane crash.
Bobby Joe Hill, #41, 1970 MU Football team

Bobby Joe Hill, #41,1970 MU Football team, b&w. Hill died in the 1970 plane crash. Defensive back. 75 members, coaches, and fans were killed in November 1970 plane crash.
Charles A. "Al" Saylor, #88,1970 MU Football team

Charles A. "Al" Saylor, #88,1970 MU Football team, b&w. Saylor was killed in the plane crash. He played Defensive end. 75 members, coaches, and fans were killed in November 1970 plane crash.
Charles A. "Al" Saylor, #88,1970 MU Football team

Charles A. "Al" Saylor, #88,1970 MU Football team, b&w. Saylor was killed in the plane crash. He played Defensive end. 75 members, coaches, and fans were killed in November 1970 plane crash.
Charles Kautz, 1970 MU Athletic Director

Charles Kautz, 1970 MU Athletic Director, b&w. Kautz died in the 1970 plane crash. He was the Athletic Director for MU. 75 members, coaches, and fans were killed in November 1970 plane crash.
Charles Kautz, 1970 MU Athletic Director

Charles Kautz, 1970 MU Athletic Director, b&w. Kautz died in the 1970 plane crash. He was the Athletic Director for MU. 75 members, coaches, and fans were killed in November 1970 plane crash.
Charles Kautz, MU A/D and coaches, 1970 MU football team

Charles Kautz, MU A/D and coaches, 1970 MU football team, b&w. Charles Kautz is third from right, with tie. Rick Tolley is behind him. Frank Loria is third from left. All three were killed in the plane crash. 75 members, coaches, and fans were killed in November 1970 plane crash.
Dave Griffith, #81, 1970 MU Football team

Dave Griffith, #81, 1970 MU Football team, b&w. Griffith died in the 1970 plane crash. 75 members, coaches, and fans were killed in November 1970 plane crash.
Dave Griffith, #81, 1970 MU Football team

Dave Griffith, #81, 1970 MU Football team, b&w. Griffith died in the 1970 plane crash. 75 members, coaches, and fans were killed in November 1970 plane crash.
David Debord, #76, 1970 MU Football team

David Debord, #76, 1970 MU Football team, b&w. DeBord died in the 1970 plane crash. He was the offensive tackle. 75 members, coaches, and fans were killed in November 1970 plane crash.
David Debord, #76, 1970 MU Football team

David Debord, #76, 1970 MU Football team, b&w. DeBord died in the 1970 plane crash. He was the offensive tackle. 75 members, coaches, and fans were killed in November 1970 plane crash.