1960 Gem of the Mountains, Volume 58 - University of Idaho Yearbook

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Dean Baxter is shown receiving the J ay Cano award as i'v!ost In路 spirational Player from Ath letic Director Bob Cibb.

Joe King accepts the Ronni e White Award as Most Va luable Player.

Every year, between halves of the last basketball game of the season, three presentations are made ; the Ronnie White Award for the Most Valuable Player; the Jay Gano Award for the Most I nspirational Player ; and the Oz Thompson Sportsmanship Award. The recipient of the Ronnie White Award for the 1959-1960 season was Joe King, who led the Vandals in scoring with 315 points. He was third in free throw scoring and fourth in rebounds with 175. The Jay Gano Award was presented to Dean Baxter, who provided inspiration to both the team and the fans throughout the season, as well as leading the team in field goals and rebounds. The Oz Thomp路 son Citation went to Dale James, who, although he was bothered throughout the season with a knee injury, was one of the hardest workers and most outstanding men on the team. H e was second in free throw scoring, third in fiel d goals and third in total points scored with 219.

Coach Strack accepts the O z Thompson Sportsmanship Award for Dale James

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