University sports are one of the areas that yields the most interesting and varied artefacts, including trophies, game tickets, uniforms, and equipment. These objects speak to the triumphs of McGill’s athletes and to the strong community that forms around these teams, among the players, the coaching staff, and the fans.
McGill Department of Physical Education certification cards, 1937-1940. McGill University Archives, MG 4319 (4319-02-090). Men’s squash club and squash teams poster, undated. McGill University Archives, MG 4319 (4319-02-130). Athletic event tickets, [1938-1958]. McGill University Archives, MG 4319 (4319-02-108). McGill Hockey Team postcard, 1911. McGill University Archives, MG 4319 (4319-02-170). McGill rugby game postcard, undated. McGill University Archives, MG 4319 (4319-02-171). McGill Hockey Team lighter, 1949-1950. McGill University Archives, MG 4319 (4319-07-012). Discus Throw Medal, 1903. McGill University Archives, MG 4319 (4319-07-020). McGill athletic exhibition invitation and envelope, 1878. McGill University Archives, MG 4319 (4319-02-239). Junior Touchdown Club pin, 1950. McGill University Archives, MG 4319 (4319-07-031). McGill Track Team Intercollegiate Champions, 1920. McGill University Archives, MG 4319 (4319-04-044). Flyer about the first annual McGill interscholastic track meet, 1921. McGill University Archives, MG 4319 (4319-02-294). McGill hockey team, 1911. McGill University Archives, MG 4319 (4319-04-090). McGill Harrier Club cross country run medal, 1909. McGill University Archives, MG 4319 (4319-07-005). Basketball Tournament Booklet, 1950. McGill University Archives, MG 4319 (4319-01-189). C.I.R.F.U. Champions cap, 1906. McGill University Archives, MG 4319 (4319-06-017). The first basketball team of the Royal Victoria College, 1909. McGill University Archives, McGill University Archives Photo Collection (PR001128). One Mile medal, 1904. McGill University Archives, MG 4319 (4319-07-040). McGill Athletic Association pin, 1910. McGill University Archives, MG 4319 (4319-07-044). Hockey programme, McGill vs. Yale, 1932. McGill University Archives, MG 4319 (4319-02-261). Program for a McGill football game, 1932. McGill University Archives, MG 4319 (4319-02-274).