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King Spud

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A 1960s basketball rivalry between the University of Idaho and Idaho State University sees the winning team of the annual series sporting a smiling, silver spud trophy, the “King Spud.”

University of Idaho 1967-68 basketball team in practice uniforms
University of Idaho 1967-68 basketball team in practice uniforms

Above is the 1967-68 Vandal squad.  Front row, left to right: Rick Day, Jim Johnston, Jim Thacker, Steve Brown, Head Coach Wayne Anderson, Tony Traweek, Phil Waddell, and Jerry Smith.  Back row, left to right: Jim Christiansen, Kirk Williams, Keith Olson, Bob Ross, Bob Noice, Larry Kaschmitter, Ned Williams, and Ron Tee.

King Spud trophy awarded for basketball tournament
King Spud trophy awarded for basketball tournament

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