ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT RECORDS, 1947-1996 SERIES 40 Extent: 28.15 cu.ft.; 15 folders of photographs; 1 folder of blueprints and oversize material Inclusive dates: 1947-1996 Bulk dates: 1972-1989 Provenance: Athletic Department. The files were transmitted through the Records Management Center to the University Archives in 1988 (Accession 88-127); in 1989 (Accession 89-15); in 1990 (Accession 90-34); in 1994 (Accession 94-90); and in 1995 (Accession 95-117). Processing: Linda Ferry, LTA, Katie Lucas, student assistant, 1996-1997; Wesley Ryans, student assistant 1995. Access: There are no restrictions on access. Administrative history: Intercollegiate athletics were first played at Clemson Agricultural College in 1896 when Professor Walter Merritt Riggs coached the first Tiger athletic team in football. In the years that followed, other sports were introduced: baseball, 1900; track, 1905; basketball, 1911; tennis, 1919; golf and cross country, 1921; swimming, 1924; soccer, 1967; men’s fencing, 1970-1971, wrestling, 1975- 1976. In 1955 Clemson became coeducational and sports for women were added. Other sports for women achieved varsity status years later: swimming, 1974-75; basketball, fencing and tennis, 1975- 1976; volleyball, field hockey, and cross country, 1977-1978. Throughout its history, the athletic program at Clemson University was aided substantially by the organization IPTAY. This organization, whose acronym means “I Pay Ten A Year,” was established on August 20, 1934, by a group of men led by Dr. Rupert Fike, a physician and 1908 Clemson graduate. This group collected $10 dues from the first 162 members. For the next twenty years, Fike and his successors, Jess Neely, Frank Howard, and E.P. Willimon, guided the organization . Annual dues for IPTAY members increased to $20 in 1969 and to $30 in 1976. Other increases followed. IPTAY contributions topped one million dollars in 1977 and in 1994 totaled over six million dollars. At that time membership was 18,500. In terms of money raised for scholarships, it was not until 1972 that IPTAY raised enough money to cover the total scholarship and operating expenses that had previously been paid by the athletic department Since 1978, IPTAY has assisted with the funding of numerous improvements: the football stadium, the baseball stadium, the indoor tennis facility, the soccer stadium, the outdoor track, the weight room, the golf practice area, a cross country course, the Banks McFadden building, and Vickery Hall Academic Learning Center. IPTAY also provided funds for scholarships and to the Tiger Band for travel, uniforms, and equipment. Scope and content: This series contains the files of the Athletic Department of Clemson University. The series contains correspondence, memoranda, general files, sports contracts, strength training records of varsity sports (a five percent sampling), blueprints and photographs. The files are arranged alphabetically by topic. 1 ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT RECORDS, 1947-1996 SERIES 40 The bulk of the files is correspondence of the Athletic Director Bill McLellan, 1971-1985, Associate Athletic Director and Golf Coach Robert “Bobby” Robinson, 1973-1985; IPTAY Executive Secretary Joe Turner, 1980-1983; and Head Football Coach Danny Ford, 1981-1989. Other correspondents include George Bennett and Robert Ricketts, Assistant Athletic Directors for Business; Associate Athletic Director for Public Relations Len Gough, and Head Soccer Coach I.M. Ibrahim. Major topics in the files of the Director are letters from IPTAY members and sports fans regarding coaching staff, parking locations, seat locations, ticket priorities, distribution of ACC basketball tournament tickets, USC tickets, and bowl tickets. Much of the correspondence deals with the operations of the department. Interoffice memoranda pertain to policies and procedures for department personnel. The correspondence of Bobby Robinson includes information about stadium operations, games, visiting teams, academic advising, scheduling, contracts, officials, traveling plans, NCAA rule interpretations and facilities. His correspondence related to his tenure as golf coach is also included. The correspondence of Joe Turner includes letters from IPTAY members regarding parking locations, seat assignments, ticket priorities, bowl game information, IPTAY Representatives and Clemson Club meetings. The correspondence of Danny Ford include letters from fans and IPTAY members; information on ACC and NCAA policy, interpretations, rulings, and officiating. The correspondence files of George Bennett and Robert Ricketts reflect the business/financial operations of the department, such as revenues, expenses, transfer of funds, adjustments to revenue, and refunds. The correspondence of Len Gough (and all remaining correspondents) concern such topics as media relations, the licensing program, the courtesy vehicle program, executive suites, corporate sponsors, television and radio operations, and special promotions. For a complete listing of topics, please see the folder inventory that follows. Separation List: The following items have been separated for purposes of preservation. I. Oversize A. Blueprint 1. Stadium Store, 1983 2. North Stands Stadium Addition - Landscaping, 1983 3. North Stands Stadium Addition - Ice Cream/Proposed Layout,1983 4. IPTAY Coach’s Residence, [n.d.] B. Papers 2 ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT RECORDS, 1947-1996 SERIES 40 1. Diagram - Football Plays, Orange Bowl, 1982 2. Plaque Proofs, Athletic Hall of Fame, 1980, 1981 3. Application for Membership/Registered Redneck Association, 1984 4. Resolution by the Board of Directors of the South Carolina Association of Counties, 1981 December 5. Artwork - “Breakfast of Champions” C. Photographs 1. Balloon Project, 5x7, B&W 2. Balloons, 31/2x4, color 3. Coaching Staff Ford, Danny/Bill Foster/unidentified man, 5x7, B&W Ford, Danny on sideline, 8x10, B&W Ford, Danny on field, 8x10, B&W Harper, Tom, 5x7, B&W Herrin, Les, 5x7, B&W Stokely, Nelson, 5x7, B&W Van Der Heyden, Larry, (2) 5x7, B&W 4. Fans Aircraft, 5x7, Color Baby - Cuttino, Allen, 4x6, Color Eugene Fuller,(2), 4x6, Color Tiger Statues, (2) 4x6, Color Weatherford, Jamie, 3x5, color Ackerman, Wes with Coach Ford, 4x6, Color Kellers, Frank with Coach Ford, 4x6, Color Ward, Elizabeth, (Miss America 1982), 8x10, B&W Snapshots of Ford on TV, 1981 National Championship Game, (3) 3x5, Color 5. Hall of Fame Inductees [1973?] Banks McFadden (1) 8x10, B&W Unidentified (3) 8x10, B&W 6. Hall of Fame Inductees, 1977 Adkins, Rusty, (3) 8x10, B&W Calvert, Jackie W.,(2) 8x10, B&W Fritts, George H., 8x10, B&W Gillespie, Frank I., 8x10, B&W Roy, Wallace R., (2) 8x10, B&W Sloan, A. Hoke, (2) 8x10, B&W Hall of Fame Inductee Plaques, 8x10, B&W Unidentified, (4) 8x10, B&W 7. Hall of Fame Inductees,(positives) 1978 Armstrong, F.E. “Boo”, 8x10, B&W Cline, Ty, 4x5, B&W Cline, Ty, 8x10, B&W 3 ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT RECORDS, 1947-1996 SERIES 40 Collins, Roger, 5x7, B&W Collins, Roger, 8x10, B&W Fike, Eleanor , 8x10, B&W Matthews, Ray, 4x5, B&W Matthews, Ray, 8x10, B&W Pressley, O.K., 8x10, B&W Unidentified (3) 8. Hall of Fame Inductees, (negatives) 1978 Armstrong, F.E. “Boo”, 4x5, B&W Cline, Ty, 4x5, B&W Mathews, Ray, 4x5, B&W Pressley, O.K., 4x5, B&W 9. Hall of Fame Inductees (negatives) 1980 Hoffman, C. Doug, 4x5, B&W Hudson, Robert, 4x5, B&W Olszewski, Harry L., 4x5, B&W Owens, J.C., 4x5, B&W Ritchie, R.R. “Red”, 4x5, B&W Wyndham, S.F.,4x5, B&W 4x5, B&W 10. Hall of Fame Inductees (positives) 1981 Berry, Joe N., 8x10, B&W Hamilton, R.G., 8x10, B&W Heisman, John, (2) 8x10, B&W Milford, Lee W., 8x10, B&W Patterson, Larry R. “Choppy”, (2) 8x10, B&W Waters, Charles T. (Charlie), 8x10, B&W White, Harvey T., 8x10, B&W Unidentified, 8x10, B&W Unidentified, (2) 8x10, Color 11. Hall of Fame Inductees, (positives),1982 Hoover, Fred, accepting award, 8x10, Color Yockel, Vince, accepting award, 8x10, Color Unidentified, accepting award, 8x10, Color Group of inductees on the field, (2) 8x10, Color 12. Hall of Fame Inductees (negatives), 1982 Unidentified (5) 4x5, B&W 13. “National Champs” Artwork Moore, Wayland, Artist , presenting artwork to Bill McLellan, (2) 5x7, B&W 14. Tiger Paws and Tiger Logos Decorated Bicycle, (2) 3x5, Color National Champions Sign, 3x5, Color Weatherford, Jamie (age 12) Funeral Spray, 31/2x5, Color Swimming Pool at Anchorage Plantation, 31/2x5, Color 4 ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT RECORDS, 1947-1996 SERIES 40 Motorcycle Plate, 31/2x4, Color Wall Display at R.C.Edwards Junior High School, (6) 31/2x5, Color 15. Welcome Back Dinner, 1978 Re’generation Performance, (2) 8x10, B&W Group eating, 5x7, B&W, 8x10, B&W 16. Bookmark “A Prayer for South Carolina” Subject Headings: Athletics--South Carolina--Clemson University Sports--South Carolina--Clemson University Clemson University--Baseball Clemson University--Basketball Clemson University--Football Clemson University--Golf Clemson University--IPTAY Clemson University--Soccer Clemson University--College sports Clemson University--College sports--Baseball Clemson University--College sports--Basketball Clemson University--College sports--Football Clemson University--College sports--Golf Clemson University--College sports--Soccer Clemson University--Sports Clemson University--Sports for women Added entries: Bennett, George U. Dalton, R. Allison Ford, Danny Gough, Len Ibrahim, I.M. McLellan, H.C. “Bill” Ricketts, Robert Robinson, R.W. “Bobby” Turner, Joseph J., Jr. Folder Inventory Box Folder Title 1 1-2 Academic Advisor, 1980-1989 3 Advertising List, 1973 4 Airplane, Contributions for (Letters