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Marshall Photos
A look back in the archives of past Marshall University men's soccer photos.Â
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.
The Marshall University Memorial Fountain Ceremony takes place on Sunday, November 14, 2021, in Huntington.
Huntington filming for the movie "We Are Marshall" ended with film crews shooting crowd reaction shots at the Green and White game at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium on Saturday, April 22, 2006.
Marshall University’s Spring Fountain Ceremony is held on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at the Memorial Student Center Plaza in Huntington.
A look back in the archives of past Marshall University men's soccer photos.Â
Jack Lengyel took over as the new coach for the Young Thundering Herd on March 17, 1971.
Some "We Are Marshall" actors attended the annual memorial service on Nov. 14, 2006. Keith-Albee green carpet premiere tickets went on sale Nov. 13, 2006. General movie premiere tickets went on sale Nov. 27, 2006.
Final preparations are made for the Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center premiere of "We Are Marshall" Monday, Dec. 11, 2006, in Huntington.
Marshall University holds its 45th Annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, at the Marshall Memorial Student Center Plaza in Huntington. The service honors the 75 lives lost in the 1970 plane crash.
The pre-premiere party at the Marshall Memorial Student Center on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2006.
Marshall University hosts its 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Huntington.
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.
Marshall University hosts its annual spring fountain ceremony on Saturday, April 17, 2021, outside of the Memorial Student Center in Huntington.
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.
The annual memorial service honoring the 75 victims of the 1970 Marshall plane crash takes place on Monday, Nov. 14, 2011, at the Memorial Student Center Plaza on the campus of Marshall University.
A rededication ceremony for a Marshall Football Memorial takes place on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, outside of the Marshall Recreation Center in Huntington.
The "We Are Marshall" premiere was Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2006, in Huntington.
A look back in the archives of past Marshall University men's soccer photos.Â
The 1970 team had a 3-6 record under coach Rick Tolley. Team captain was Dave Griffith.
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.
Officials unveil the Marshall memorial at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium memorializing the victims of the 1970 plane crash on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006.
Marshall University holds its annual Spring Fountain Celebration on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Memorial Student Center Plaza in Huntington.
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.
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.
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 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.
After the Nov. 14, 1970, Marshall plane crash, several memorials and funerals were conducted.
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 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.
Bobby Pruett coached Marshall University football from 1996-2005.
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.
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.
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.
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 hosts its 50th Annual Memorial Fountain Service on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, at the Memorial Student Center in Huntington, W.Va.
Marshall Athletics hosts a Spring Fountain Celebration on Saturday, April 27, 2019, at the Marshall Memorial Student Center Plaza in Huntington.
A look back in the archives of past Marshall University women's soccer photos.Â
The 52nd annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony takes place on Monday, November 14, 2022, in Huntington.
Marshall University conducts the annual Spring Fountain Celebration on Saturday, April 30, 2016, at the Memorial Student Center Plaza in Huntington.
A few scenes for "We Are Marshall" were filmed at Herndon Stadium at Morris Brown College in Atlanta, Ga.
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.
The Marshall University community gathered Saturday for the annual spring Memorial Fountain service.
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.
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.
Cast members visited Huntington in September and October for ongoing promotion of "We Are Marshall."
HUNTINGTON — Marshall University’s team chaplain Steve Harvey said it best with opening remarks for the school’s annual fountain ceremony held at the institution Sunday in remembrance of 75 lives lost in 1970.
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…
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.
