Cress, John R.
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Student-athlete: Skiing, 1953-1954.
Biography
Named Pioneer of the Month by the Student Union Board of Governors, April 1956.
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Along with Henning Arstal and Peder Pytte, were named by the NCAA to the first All-American Ski Team.
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Nominated as a finalist to be elected King i.e. Dream Man at the Garbage Can Fantasy (1956).
Found in 19 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Ski Team Members, between 1955-1956
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team members prepare for departure to South America on Braniff Airways. Pictured are (l-r): Will Olson, Dave Shaw, coach Willy Schaeffler, Henning Arstal, John Cress, and Tom Carter. Reproduced in the 1956 Kynewisbok, page 259.
University of Denver Ski Team Members and Coach, 1954
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers ski team members pose for a group portrait. Identified individuals from left to right: unidentified, John R. Cress, Francis Wallace, unidentified, David C. Shaw, coach Willy Schaeffler, Gunnar Jansen, and unidentified.
University of Denver Ski Team Members and Coach, 1954
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team members and coach Willy Schaeffler look over a document. Coach Willy Schaeffler is shown holding the document. From left to right: Coach Willy Schaeffler, unidentified individual, Francis Wallace, unidentified individual, John R. Cress, David C. Shaw, Gunnar Jansen, and two more unidentified individuals.
University of Denver Ski Team Members and Coach, 1954
1954 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team members and coach pose for a team picture with trophies. Front row: David C. Shaw, Dale F. Thompson, Francis Wallace, Willis S. Olson, and Glynn Cress. Back row: head coach Willy Schaeffler, Marvin L. Crawford, John G. L'Orange, Gunnar Jansen, Russell Crook, John R. Cress, and Alvin Paul Wegeman.
University of Denver Ski Team Members and Coach Willy Schaeffler, 1954
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team members with coach Willy Schaeffler as he shakes the hands of an unidentified individual. Three ski team members in the back from left to right: John R. Cress, David C. Shaw, and Gunnar Jansen.
University of Denver Ski Team Members and Coach Willy Schaeffler, 1955
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team members and coach Willy Schaeffler meet and shake hands with an unidentified individual. Present are Francis Wallace, John R. Cress, David C. Shaw, and Gunnar Jansen.
University of Denver Ski Team Members and Coach Willy Schaeffler, 1955
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team members and coach Willy Schaeffler look over a document. Coach Willy Schaeffler is shown holding the document. From left to right: unidentified male, Francis Wallace, unidentified male, John R. Cress, David C. Shaw, Gunnar Jansen, Coach Willy Schaeffler, and two unidentified males.
University of Denver Ski Team Members John Cress and Dave Shaw, between 1953-1955
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers ski team member John Cress carries teammate Dave Shaw on his back.
University of Men's Ski Team Members and Coach Pose with Trophies, 1954
1954 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team members and coach pose together upon return from the National Collegiate Ski Championships with trophies. Front row: John G. L'Orange, Russell Crook, Francis Wallace, head coach Willy Schaeffler, David C. Shaw, Glynn Cress, and Gunnar Jansen. Back row: Dale F. Thompson, Marvin L. Crawford, Alvin Paul Wegeman, John R. Cress, and Willis S. Olson.