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A look back in the archives of past Marshall University men's soccer photos.Â
Actor Matthew Fox speaks about his portrayal of former Marshall assistant coach Red Dawson in the movie "We Are Marshall" during a news conference Friday, April 7, 2006, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
A rededication ceremony for a Marshall Football Memorial takes place on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, outside of the Marshall Recreation Center in Huntington.
The 44th Annual Marshall University Memorial Fountain Ceremony was held on Friday, Nov. 14, 2014, at the Memorial Student Center Plaza in Huntington.
Marshall University hosts its 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Huntington.
A look back in the archives of past Marshall University men's soccer photos.Â
"We Are Marshall" used several Marshall students as extras. In this scene, the students gather outside Morrow Library while actor Anthony Mackie attempts to convince the university's board to keep the football program. The scene incorporates the "We Are ... Marshall" chant.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
Marshall University honors the 75 lives lost in the 1970 plane crash tragedy during the 48th Annual Memorial Service on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, at the Memorial Fountain on the Memorial Student Center Plaza in Huntington, W.Va.
The Memorial Fountain was dedicated at Marshall University's Memorial Student Center on Nov. 12, 1972.
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.
Marshall students and community members join former football players, coaches and families in a scene of the "We Are Marshall" movie at Marshall's Memorial Fountain on Tuesday, April 11, 2006.
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.
Final preparations are made for the Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center premiere of "We Are Marshall" Monday, Dec. 11, 2006, in Huntington.
The Hoops Family Field at Veteran's Memorial Soccer Complex was dedicated Aug. 23, 2013.Â
Marshall University conducts the annual Spring Fountain Celebration on Saturday, April 30, 2016, at the Memorial Student Center Plaza in Huntington.
Scenes for "We Are Marshall" are filmed April 21, 2006, on the campus of Marshall University.
At 7:36 p.m. Nov. 14, 1970, Southern Airways Flight 932 crashed into a hill just short of the Tri-State Airport, killing all 75 people on board.
A dedication ceremony for the Marshall University Historic Marker was held Monday, Dec. 11, 2006, at the site of the Nov. 14, 1970, plane crash on the Rt. 75 highway in Wayne County.
Actor Matthew McConaughey attends Marshall's spring football practice on Tuesday, April 18, 2006, at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
Members of the Marshall community gather at the Marshall Memorial Fountain Monday, Nov. 14, 2005, during a ceremony honoring the 35th anniversary of the deaths of 75 Marshall football players, coaches, staff, supporters and crew who died in a plane crash near the Huntington Tri-State airport.
The 900 block of Huntington's Fourth Avenue was featured in a few scenes in "We Are Marshall."
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 board room scene in "We Are Marshall" used several local people as extras. In the scene, actor Anthony Mackie attempts to convince the university's board to keep the football program.
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…
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.
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…
A memorial service was conducted Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004, honoring the 75 people who died on Nov. 14, 1970, when the plane carrying Marshall football players, coaches, staff, supporters and flight crew crashed into a mountain near the Huntington Tri-State airport.
Actors David Strathairn and Matthew McConaughey join director McG and producer Basil Iwanyk during a news conference Saturday, April 1, 2006, at the Keith-Albee Theatre in Huntington.
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.
"We Are Marshall" opened across the nation Friday, Dec. 22, 2006.
A ceremony celebrating the turing on of the Memorial Fountain is held on Saturday, April 23, 2011, at the Marshall University Memorial Student Center Plaza.
Marshall brings The Herd together to turn the Memorial Fountain back on during Green and White Day on Saturday, April 28, 2018, in Huntington.
The pre-premiere party at the Marshall Memorial Student Center on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2006.
Officials unveil the Marshall memorial at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium memorializing the victims of the 1970 plane crash on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006.
"We Are Marshall, The Movie Kickoff Party" was conducted Saturday, April 1, 2006, in Huntington.
The 1970 team had a 3-6 record under coach Rick Tolley. Team captain was Dave Griffith.
The 46th Annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony was held on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, at the Marshall University's Memorial Student Center Plaza in Huntington.
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.
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.
Take a look back at Randy's Moss' stellar collegiate and professional football career, which spanned three decades and began in Huntington at Marshall University. Moss played in the NFL for Minnesota, Oakland, New England and Tennessee. He had more than 150 career touchdowns and nearly 15,00…
After the Nov. 14, 1970, Marshall plane crash, several memorials and funerals were conducted.
Marshall University hosts its annual spring fountain ceremony on Saturday, April 17, 2021, outside of the Memorial Student Center in Huntington.
Much of "We Are Marshall" was filmed in Huntington.