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The Influence of the SCAC on Trinity

This exhibit explores the influence the SCAC (Southern Collegiate Athletic Association) President's Trophy had on Trinity as a whole. More specifically, the exhibit highlights the manner in which the dominance of the SCAC promoted to increased recruitment in future years that led to championship-contending teams.

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Ahead of the Curve: A Look into the Athletic Dormitory History of Trinity University

This exhibit explores the history of Trinity's athletic dormitories in the 1950s. Moreover, this exhibit contextualizes the 1991 NCAA Athletic Dorm Ban while highlighting the importance of Trinity's decision to disband the athletic dormitory thirty years prior as a reflection of the advantages of Division III athletics.

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A Trail of Two Runners: The Trinity University Cross Country Origin Story

This exhibit will serve as a case study detailing the origin story of the Trinity University Cross Country program.

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A Tale of Dominance: Trinity Trap and Skeet

An overview of the Trinity Trap and Skeet team from the mid 70s to the early 80s

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The Enduring Legacy of Lee Roy the Tiger

The introduction of Lee Roy as Trinity’s live mascot began an era marked by storied traditions and immense school pride, the legacy of which can still be seen on campus today. This exhibit will explore the history of Trinity University’s mascot, from introduction to retirement.

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The Newman Way

Trinity University's tennis program has arguably the richest history of all Tiger athletics. There have been grand slam champions, Division-1 super teams, and a number of fantastic coaches behind all of the achievements. In the recent history of Trinity Tennis, the program underwent a transition to Division-3 and a tumultuous period of growth. In the midst of all this was head coach Butch Newman who took the program to the very top where it remains today. This exhibit highlights the coaching career of Newman and his impact on the Trinity community. 

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Trinity Tragedy: The Story of Roy Hampton

The exhibit highlights the tumultuous end of the athletic career of former trinity quarterback Roy Hampton 

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Tom Gerhardt: The All-SCAC Pioneer

Trinity men's basketball team was conferenceless for a number of years before joining the Collegiate Athletic Conference in the 1989-1990 season. In Trinity's first season in the NCAA DIII conference, junior Tom Gerhardt made All-CAC team with his superb play that year. This exhibit looks back on his playing career (including his remarkable junior season) and reflects on what it ultimately meant for future Tiger basketball players.

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The Rise and Fall of Trinity University Baseball: 1972-1973

An exhibit that details that positive and negative factors that led to the successes and subsequent fall from competitiveness of Trinity University's baseball team in the early 1970s.

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Trinity's Swim Team: a legacy

Trinity University's swim team has carried ongoing success within their swim team for over 27 years. This exhibit hopes to acknowlege and honor the athletes and coaches for all their hard work that built the reputation the tigers carry to this day.

Liz Ryan

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From DI to DIII: The History of Reclassifying Divisions

This exhibit will explore the reasons as to why Trinity decided to switch all athletic programs to Division III except for men's and women's tennis after the 1971 season. It will also display the attitudes past and present of the Trinity community in regards to their decision that ultimately effected all the successes in athletics to this present day.

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The Legacy Of Ron Calgaard And The Bell Center

This exhibit dives into the athletic facility improvements made at Trinity University during the early 1990s. Specifically, the renovations made that transformed the previously known Sam's Center into the present-day William H. Bell Center.  Moreover, this exhibit examines the crucial decisions and impacts on Trinity's athletic programs through the narrative of President Ron Calgaard. 

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