Monday, November 30, 1970

Info about the 1950s, College of Idaho athletics, Coach Sam Vokes, etc.

Sam Vokes
C of I athletic hall of fame
Induction 2009
Sport(s) Head Coach
Was the head coach of the Coyote football, basketball, and baseball programs from 1953-55. Won back-to-back Northwest Conference football crowns in 1953 and 1954, piloting the Coyotes to the 1953 Refrigerator Bowl. His 1954-55 basketball team became the first squad to go undefeated in Northwest Conference play (15-0), advancing to the NAIA District II title game.
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At the end of the season, Vokes fought with school administrators about the direction of the athletic program and was told to look elsewhere for a coaching job.
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Stuff here about College of Idaho
January 23, 2015
A RENAISSANCE MAN: GARY MAYS THE ONE ARM BANDIT!
https://theoriginalinsidesports.blog/2015/01/23/gary-mays-the-arm-bandit/


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Below and/or attached from Oregonian, March 25, 1955