In September 1953, Virginia Tech halfbacks Don Mitchell, Bobby Scruggs and Dickie Beard prepared for the new season. Coach Frank Moseley's team finished 5-5 but soared to an undefeated record in the 1954 season.
On Sept. 26, 1953, the Virginia Tech football team celebrated its 20-6 win over the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. When Tech coach Frank Moseley benched star quarterback Johnny Dean because of a questionable knee, former punter Jack Williams made the most of his shot at QB, scoring the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter. Virginia Tech football team celebrating in their dressing room at Scott Stadium after defeating Virginia.
In September 1953, Virginia Tech football coach Frank Mosely celebrated a 20-6 road win over the University of Virginia with the three players who scored Tech’s touchdowns. With the coach are (from left) fullback Don Booth, quarterback Jackie Williams and halfback Billy Anderson.
In October 1957, U.Va. faced Virginia Tech in the Tobacco Festival football game at City Stadium in Richmond. Here, Virginia's Jim Bakhtiar (feet in air) rolled into the end zone in the first quarter for the first of his four touchdowns. The Cavaliers trounced the Gobblers 38-7.
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In September 1962, the VPI (Virginia Tech) Regimental Band, nicknamed the Highty-Tighties, entertained the crowd at the Tobacco Bowl football game, part of the National Tobacco Festival. The band’s history dates to the late 1800s, and it has marched at 11 presidential inaugurations.
10-11-1975 (cutline): Mitcheal Barnes holds, Wayne Latimer kicks.
09-11-1978 (cutline): Mickey Fitzgerald (88) carries the ball and a tackle. VPI Fullback rumbled for 67 yards against Tulsa.
09-13-1978 (cutline): Scott Dovel high-steps around defender.
On the move -- Mickey Fitzgerald scampers for yardage as Virginia Tech's star fullback in 1979. Signed recently by the Philadelphia Eagles, Fitzgerald is serving as a blocker and special teams player but is happy with the pro opportunity.
Cyrus Lawrence, seen here in July 1979, played tailback for the Hokies from 1979 to 1982. He finished his career as Tech's all-time lead rusher.Â
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