Edward Konetchy Enshrinement Proceedings : Kenneth "Ken" Blanchard Photographer: Herman L. Rick Date published: 1962-10-03 |
Abstract | General chairman of the induction ceremony and La Crosse Tribune sports editor, Ken Blanchard, addresses the crowd. |
Abstract | Edward John Konetchy (1885-1947) from La Crosse, Wisconsin, was inducted posthumously into the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame in 1961 for his accomplishments in the sport of baseball. The ceremony took place as the opening event for the second Oktoberfest in La Crosse on October 3, 1962, with a dinner and plaque unveiling at the Mary E. Sawyer Auditorium. The plaque was sponsored by the G. Heileman Brewing Company of La Crosse. This was the first ceremony of the WAHF to be held outside of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. |
Alternative title | mss122-01-23-001 |
Owner | La Crosse Public Library |
Photographer | Herman L. Rick |
Type of resource | still image |
Genre | picture |
Genre authority | marcgt |
Place of publication | La Crosse, Wis. |
Date published | 1962-10-03 |
Date captured | 2023-09-12 |
Language | eng |
Width | 9.52 |
Height | 5.97 |
Subject topic | Award presentations--Wisconsin Authority: LCSH |
Subject topic | La Crosse (Wis.)--History--20th century Authority: LCSH |
Subject topic | Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame Authority: LCSH |
Subject topic | Buildings--Interior Authority: Local |
Subject topic | Events Authority: Local |
Subject topic | People--Individuals Authority: Local |
Subject topic | Public buildings Authority: Local |
Subject topic | Sports Authority: Local |
Subject topic | Blanchard, Kenneth O. Authority: Local |
Note | Forms part of the Mss 122 William “Boober” Parizek Papers held by the La Crosse Public Library Archives |
Note | Photograph taken by Herman L. Rick of La Crosse, Wisconsin |
Use and reproduction restrictions | This item has been made available for educational purposes only and may be protected by copyright law. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. |
Collection | Area Historical Photographs / Sports |
ID | c7ddbb35-d183-4edb-8acb-9d653c13e41a/wlac0000/20230720/00000037 |