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The chill in the air was enough to form icicles that dangled from the Memorial Fountain on Marshall University's campus.
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The Marshall University Memorial Fountain Ceremony takes place on Sunday, November 14, 2021, in Huntington.
The 1970 team had a 3-6 record under coach Rick Tolley. Team captain was Dave Griffith.
A few scenes for "We Are Marshall" were filmed at Herndon Stadium at Morris Brown College in Atlanta, Ga.
Marshall coach Red Dawson coached for Marshall from 1968-1971.
One of the largest crowds ever turned out Friday, Nov. 14, for the annual memorial service to remember the 1970 plane crash that killed 75 football players, coaches, staff, supporters and flight.
August 24, 1971: The Young Thundering Herd's first day of practice in pads -- three weeks before its season opener at Morehead State. Because the young squad was undermanned, contact drills were conducted lightly to avoid injury.
Members of the Young Thundering Herd attend practices in August and September 1971.
Much of "We Are Marshall" was filmed in Huntington.
The 75 victims of the 1970 Marshall University plane crash were honored during the annual memorial service on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, at the Memorial Fountain on the Student Center Plaza.
Faculty, students and others attend memorial services at the Memorial Student Center Plaza for the Marshall University football team that lost their lives in a plane crash on Nov. 14, 1970.
A look back in the archives of past Marshall University men's soccer photos.Â
Marshall University (white jerseys) lost to Morehead State (dark jerseys) 6-29 in the season opener Sept. 18, 1971, at Morehead. The 1971 team had a 2-8 record under coach Jack Lengyel. Team captain was Nate Ruffin.
The Marshall University community gathered Saturday for the annual spring Memorial Fountain service.
Marshall University hosts a ceremony to celebrate the turning on of the Memorial Fountain on Saturday, April 28, 2012, at the Marshall University Memorial Student Center Plaza in Huntington.
A memorial service was conducted Sunday, Dec. 10, 2006, by the Norway Avenue Church of Christ at Spring Hill Cemetery for the members of the 1971 Young Thundering Herd.
Marshall University hosted a ceremony on Nov. 14, 2006, honoring the 36th anniversary of the deaths of 75 Marshall football players, coaches, staff, supporters and crew who died in a plane crash in 1970 while returning from a football game in Greenville, N.C.
Marshall University conducts the annual Spring Fountain Celebration on Saturday, April 30, 2016, at the Memorial Student Center Plaza in Huntington.
Members of the 1971 Young Thundering Herd football team in town for the movie premiere gather Monday, Dec. 11, 2006, to have a group photograph taken at Gino's Pub, where the old Fairfield Stadium scoreboard was erected in the parking lot. The scoreboard shows the score of the Xavier game th…
The 42nd annual Marshall University Memorial Fountain Ceremony is conducted on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012, at the Memorial Student Center Plaza in Huntington. The annual memorial service honors the 75 victims of the 1970 Marshall plane crash.
Photos from the annual memorial service at the Marshall University Memorial Fountain in honor of the 75 people who lost their lives in the MU plane crash of 1970.
Marshall University hosts its 50th Annual Memorial Fountain Service on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, at the Memorial Student Center in Huntington, W.Va.
Cast members visited Huntington in September and October for ongoing promotion of "We Are Marshall."
Hundreds gathered around the Marshall University Memorial Fountain on Saturday in honor of the 75 lives lost in the 1970 plane crash.Saturday marked the 39th anniversary of the tragedy that killed most of Marshall’s football team.
A large crowd gathers at the Pullman Square Marquee Cinemas to watch the student premiere of "We Are Marshall" on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2006, in Huntington.
Spectators watch as crews prepare for the Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center premiere of "We Are Marshall" on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2006, in Huntington.
Officials unveil the Marshall memorial at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium memorializing the victims of the 1970 plane crash on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006.
A large crowd gathers to watch the stars of "We Are Marshall" walk the green carpet for the premiere of the film on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2006, in Huntington.
Marshall University, with the help of several public officials and community members, rededciated the Memorial Fountain at the Memorial Student Center on April 9. The fountain received an upgrade earlier this year. The ceremony including turning the fountain on for the year.
A rededication ceremony for a Marshall Football Memorial takes place on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, outside of the Marshall Recreation Center in Huntington.
Marshall University holds its annual Spring Fountain Celebration on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Memorial Student Center Plaza in Huntington.
The 46th Annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony was held on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, at the Marshall University's Memorial Student Center Plaza in Huntington.
On Nov. 14, 1970, a plane carrying 75 people including Marshall's football team, coaches, staff, community members and flight crew crashed near the Huntington Tri-State Airport on a return trip following the Thundering Herd's game against East Carolina. All on board were killed.
Chad Pennington started at Marshall University as a quarterback in 1995. Since then, he has gone on to the NFL and played for the New York Jets and the Miami Dolphins. Still, he finds time to come back to Huntington, which has benefited from donations from his 1st and 10 Foundation.
Those who attended the Keith-Albee premiere of "We Are Marshall" on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2006, later attended a gala at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena.
The pre-premiere party at the Marshall Memorial Student Center on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2006.
Bobby Pruett coached Marshall University football from 1996-2005.
Actor Matthew McConaughey attends Marshall's spring football practice on Tuesday, April 18, 2006, at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
Listed No. 2 as Marshall's all-time top passer behind Chad Pennington is the player who followed him in the lineup -- Byron Leftwich. He was a first round NFL draft pick of the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2003. In 2007, he played three games with the Atlanta Falcons. In August 2008, he signed wi…
A look back in the archives of past Marshall University men's soccer photos.Â
The 44th Annual Marshall University Memorial Fountain Ceremony was held on Friday, Nov. 14, 2014, at the Memorial Student Center Plaza in Huntington.
The 900 block of Huntington's Fourth Avenue was featured in a few scenes in "We Are Marshall."
A look back in the archives of past Marshall University men's soccer photos.Â
After the Nov. 14, 1970, Marshall plane crash, several memorials and funerals were conducted.
A large crowd gathers to watch the stars of "We Are Marshall" walk the green carpet for the premiere of the film on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2006, in Huntington.
Marshall University (dark jerseys) beat Morehead State (white jerseys) 17-7 in the season opener Sept. 19, 1970, at Fairfield Stadium. The 1970 team had a 3-6 record under coach Rick Tolley. Team captain was Dave Griffith.
The Marshall University Spring Fountain Celebration is held on Saturday, April 27, 2013, at the Memorial Student Center Plaza in Huntington.
Actor Matthew McConaughey as former Marshall University Head Football Coach Jack Lengyel on Merrill Avenue Wednesday, April 19, 2006, during filming of "We Are Marshall."Â In this scene, Lengyel (McConaughey) steps outside to pick up the morning paper as he is greeted by cheering fans headin…
The Hoops Family Field at Veteran's Memorial Soccer Complex was dedicated Aug. 23, 2013.Â
