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Russell "Rus" Bailey ('19) was elected captain of the West Virginia University Mountaineers after the original captain, Clay Hite, enlisted in the army. Bailey led his team to a winning season in 1917, with a season record of 6-3.

1. WVU Football Captain Russell Bailey, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:: 051778
Title:: WVU Football Captain Russell Bailey, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:: 1917
Description:: Russell "Rus" Bailey ('19) was elected captain of the West Virginia University Mountaineers after the original captain, Clay Hite, enlisted in the army. Bailey led his team to a winning season in 1917, with a season record of 6-3.

A West Virginia University football player identified as "Brooks" is pictured in his practice gear.

2. WVU Football Player Brooks, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:: 051782
Title:: WVU Football Player Brooks, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:: 1917
Description:: A West Virginia University football player identified as "Brooks" is pictured in his practice gear.