Roning, John

1959 University of Denver (DU) men's football player Steve Meuris (82) receives a helmet from coach John Roning. Behind them is a sign that reads: ''Have a nice, safe summer, but come back ready!''

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football player and coach John Roning pose with a copy of the Rocky Mountain News, reading, ''DU is Victor in Weird Game.''

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football players lift their legs as head coach John Roning inspects their cleats during practice in the University of Denver Stadium.

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football coach checks out equipment to player Max Willsey. Equipment manager George Herman, and teammate John Mette look on during the proceedings.

Contact sheet with two images of University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football coach John Roning and football player Paul Collins (22) posing for photographs on the field.

Contact sheet with two images of 1959 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football coaches posing for a group portrait. Top row is unidentified. Bottom row (left to right): head coach John Roning, coach and former DU football player Rusty Fairly, coach Bo Bolinger, and coach Tom Benich.

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football coach and former DU football player Rusty Fairly points to his toes as his leg is wrapped in a cast and he holds a crutch in his left hand. Men's football coach John Roning points at the injured foot as well.

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players hoist head coach John Roning as they celebrate a win after a game.

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football coach John Roning points towards the action on the field while standing next to the sideline on the Pioneers bench during a game.

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players hoist head coach John Roning on their shoulders as they celebrate during a game.