Clemson Historic Photos

October 20th Clemson Historic Picture And Trivia Question Of The Day

2026-10-19T06:25:22.126-04:00

Original Dairy Building

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October 20th Clemson Historic Picture And Trivia Question Of The Day

Today’s photo, taken in the 1930s, shows a north-facing exterior view of Clemson’s Dairy Building, with a paved road visible on the right.

Built in 1911, the three-story building housed the dairy as well as offices for the animal husbandry department.

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It served as an important part of Clemson’s agricultural education mission.

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Where was the Dairy Building located on campus?

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October 19th Clemson Historic Picture And Trivia Question Of The Day

2026-10-18T08:23:11.308-04:00

Program Changing Coach

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October 19th Clemson Historic Picture And Trivia Question Of The Day

Today’s photo, taken in the 1950s, captures a young Bill Wilhelm congratulating a Clemson player who had just crossed home plate after hitting a home run.

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Wilhelm made an immediate impact as Clemson’s head coach, leading the Tigers to back-to-back ACC Championships and College World Series appearances in his first two seasons, 1958 and 1959.

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Before becoming Clemson’s legendary baseball coach, Bill Wilhelm played minor league baseball in the St. Louis organization. But where did he play college baseball?

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October 18th Clemson Historic Picture And Trivia Question Of The Day

2026-10-16T12:16:37.920-04:00

Chicken Wire In 1973

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October 18th Clemson Historic Picture And Trivia Question Of The Day

Today’s photo takes us back to Homecoming 1973, as Clemson students roll chicken wire while constructing their Homecoming float on Bowman Field.

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Look closely, and you’ll spot Sikes Hall in the background behind the float. It’s a great snapshot of the creativity and school spirit that have long been part of Clemson’s Homecoming traditions.

Trivia Question

Who were Clemson’s statistical leaders in passing, rushing, and receiving during the 1973 football season?

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October 17th Clemson Historic Picture And Trivia Question Of The Day

2026-10-16T07:17:23.341-04:00

Award's First Winner

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October 17th Clemson Historic Picture And Trivia Question Of The Day

Today’s photo, taken in 1980, features Clemson basketball standout Larry Nance during a game against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons.

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Take a look behind Nance’s left shoe, where you can spot an electric sign displaying the number of team fouls committed by each team—a reminder of how the game was tracked in that era.

Trivia Question

Larry Nance played 13 seasons in the NBA, but one achievement helped define his career. What award did he win?

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October 16th Clemson Historic Picture And Trivia Question Of The Day

2026-10-15T09:03:07.581-04:00

Calhoun Commons

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October 16th Clemson Historic Picture And Trivia Question Of The Day

Today’s photo, taken in 1982, shows the entrance to Calhoun Commons shortly after the building opened.

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It offers a glimpse of Clemson’s campus during the early 1980s.

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Who is Calhoun Commons named for?

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October 15th Clemson Historic Picture And Trivia Question Of The Day

2026-10-14T07:13:24.065-04:00

Clemson's Theatre

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October 15th Clemson Historic Picture And Trivia Question Of The Day

Today’s photo takes us back to the Clemson Theater in the mid-1950s.

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Over the years, the theater became a popular destination, drawing thousands of Clemson students and local residents through its doors time and time again.

Trivia Question

The movie playing in this photo is the 1955 film The Man with the Golden Arm. The story follows a drug addict who gets clean while in prison but struggles to maintain his sobriety after returning to the outside world. Do you know who starred in the film?

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October 14th Clemson Historic Picture And Trivia Question Of The Day

2026-10-13T07:24:03.943-04:00

A Different Look

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October 14th Clemson Historic Picture And Trivia Question Of The Day

Today’s photo, taken in 1964, features Clemson cheerleaders carrying an orange-and-purple flag displaying a Tiger and the words “Clemson South Carolina.”

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An early version of the Tiger mascot can be seen on the right, along with the late, great Country Gentleman.

Trivia Question

The 1964 season was a challenging one for the Tigers, who finished with a 3–7 record. Who were the statistical leaders on that Clemson team?

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October 13th Clemson Historic Picture And Trivia Question Of The Day

2026-10-12T08:51:30.661-04:00

This Building Is Still Standing

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October 13th Clemson Historic Picture And Trivia Question Of The Day

Today’s photo shows the Agricultural Engineering Building during its construction in 1950.

Although the building looks quite different today, it remains part of the Clemson campus.

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The College of Architecture, Arts, and Humanities (CAAH) includes three schools: the School of the Arts, the School of Design and Building, and the School of the Humanities.

Trivia Question

You might not recognize this building today, but it still stands on campus under a different name. Can you identify it?

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October 12th Clemson Historic Picture And Trivia Question Of The Day

2026-10-11T07:22:02.508-04:00

Let There Be Light

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October 12th Clemson Historic Picture And Trivia Question Of The Day

Today’s photo is a west-facing view of Death Valley on game day in the 1960s, as fans slowly make their way into Memorial Stadium.

There are several interesting details to notice in this photo.

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You can still see the distinct color changes in the north stands that mark the 1958 stadium expansion.

You can also see the west end zone in operation, which was added to Memorial Stadium in 1960.

Trivia Question

What common rumor about Memorial Stadium can you dispel simply by looking at this photo?

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October 11th Clemson Historic Picture And Trivia Question Of The Day

2026-10-10T08:43:04.048-04:00

A Champion Tiger

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October 11th Clemson Historic Picture And Trivia Question Of The Day

Today’s photo features Clemson basketball legend Horace Grant taking a shot during the 1987 season.

Grant led the Tigers during his senior season to a Top 10 national ranking and a berth in the NCAA Tournament.

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He finished his Clemson career as one of the program’s all-time greats and was inducted into the Clemson Athletic Hall of Fame in 1999.

Trivia Question

While Clemson fans remember Horace Grant for his outstanding playing days in Tigertown, the rest of the basketball world knows him for what he accomplished after leaving Clemson. What was that?

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October 10th Clemson Historic Picture And Trivia Question Of The Day

2026-10-09T07:59:43.461-04:00

A Comedy Legend In Clemson

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October 10th Clemson Historic Picture And Trivia Question Of The Day

Today’s photo features George Burns riding in a golf cart and signing a Clemson helmet during Homecoming festivities in 1986.

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Burns was one of America’s most beloved entertainers, winning an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor and continuing to perform well into his 90s.

Trivia Question

Who was George Burns married to, and how did she impact his career?

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October 9th Clemson Historic Picture And Trivia Question Of The Day

2026-10-08T05:56:37.528-04:00

Getting Mail In Old Clemson

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October 9th Clemson Historic Picture And Trivia Question Of The Day

Today’s photo was taken in the early 1940s, during the beginning of World War II, and shows Clemson Cadets heading to the Post Office, now Mell Hall, after every meal.

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The Post Office became such a popular stop that things grew so crowded, freshmen were drafted into service as post-office orderlies!

Trivia Question

When a Cadet received a letter from a female friend, what nickname did he give the letter?

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October 8th Clemson Historic Picture And Trivia Question Of The Day

2026-10-07T05:45:02.043-04:00

80's Broadcast Team

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October 8th Clemson Historic Picture And Trivia Question Of The Day

Today’s photo is from a Clemson football program in the early 1980s and features the game-day broadcast team for Clemson football.

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From left to right are 5th Quarter host Greg Anderson, Tiger Tailgate Show host Russ Cassell, play-by-play broadcaster Jim Phillips, 5th Quarter co-host Joe Fletcher, and Tiger Tailgate Show co-host Scott Shannon.

Trivia Question

What was unique about the Tiger Tailgate Show’s broadcast locations during this era?

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October 7th Clemson Historic Picture And Trivia Question Of The Day

2026-10-06T05:56:56.406-04:00

A Medicine Landmark

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October 7th Clemson Historic Picture And Trivia Question Of The Day

Today’s photo is of Lynch Drug Store, taken shortly after it opened in 1963.

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The business became a familiar landmark in old Clemson, remaining in operation for more than three decades, with only a brief interruption in the mid-1970s after it was struck by lightning.

Trivia Question

Who owned Lynch Drug Store?

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October 6th Clemson Historic Picture And Trivia Question Of The Day

2026-10-05T05:38:10.427-04:00

A Building With Many Names

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October 6th Clemson Historic Picture And Trivia Question Of The Day

Today’s photo is of Strawberries, a bar and restaurant located where TD’s sits today.

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Following extensive remodeling, Strawberries Restaurant opened in the early 1980s and quickly became a popular student hangout and dining spot.

Trivia Question

This location has been home to a variety of businesses over the years. Can you name some of them?

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October 5th Clemson Historic Picture And Trivia Question Of The Day

2026-10-04T09:56:47.078-04:00

Clemson In Yankee Stadium

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October 5th Clemson Historic Picture And Trivia Question Of The Day

Today’s photo is from 1948 and shows the Clemson Senior Platoon making an appearance in New York City at Yankee Stadium for a football game between San Francisco and New York.

I love this photo because it captures not only the Clemson Senior Platoon, but also a great snapshot of 1940s New York.

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Take a look at all the classic advertisements covering nearly every available wall space inside and outside the stadium.

It’s a wonderful glimpse into what Yankee Stadium looked like nearly 80 years ago.

Trivia Question

When was the Clemson Senior Platoon dissolved?

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October 4th Clemson Historic Picture And Trivia Question Of The Day

2026-10-03T07:14:59.951-04:00

The Old Font

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October 4th Clemson Historic Picture And Trivia Question Of The Day

Today’s photo is from the early 1980s and shows Memorial Stadium looking toward the south end zone.

One way to pinpoint this photo to the early 1980s is by looking at the wording on the back of the west end zone scoreboard.

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The font and wording would be changed in 1983 when the north upper deck was added to Memorial Stadium.

Trivia Question

On October 16, 1982, a Clemson running back set a school record. Who was it, and what record did he break?

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October 3rd Clemson Historic Picture And Trivia Question Of The Day

2026-10-02T06:09:44.836-04:00

End Of An Era With A Twist

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October 3rd Clemson Historic Picture And Trivia Question Of The Day

Today’s photo is from the December 3, 1969, press conference where Clemson head coach Frank Howard announced that he was resigning.

Howard retired from coaching after an incredible 39 years on the Clemson coaching staff, including 30 years as the Tigers’ head coach.

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His departure marked the end of one of the most remarkable coaching eras in Clemson football history.

Trivia Question

Rumor had it that Howard had already selected his successor.

However, just a couple of days before the new head coach was supposed to be announced, the candidate changed his mind. Who was it?

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October 2nd Clemson Historic Picture And Trivia Question Of The Day

2026-10-01T05:51:03.733-04:00

Colors Mattered

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October 2nd Clemson Historic Picture And Trivia Question Of The Day

Today’s photos are from the 1984 Clemson-South Carolina game in Death Valley.

This view is from the south stands looking west.

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Notice that during this era, visiting teams were assigned seats in the end zone, which on this day was decked out in black with a sea of Gamecock fans.

Trivia Question

Color was a big theme for both teams in 1984. What was the significance of the colors on this day?

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October 1st Clemson Historic Picture And Trivia Question Of The Day

2026-09-30T05:49:01.177-04:00

Thumbing A Ride

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October 1st Clemson Historic Picture And Trivia Question Of The Day

Today’s photo shows Clemson Cadets “thumbing a ride” in the 1940s.

These Cadets are standing outside Sikes Hall, with Bowman Field visible in the background.

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Since very few Cadets had their own vehicles, getting home on weekends or holidays often meant finding someone heading in the same direction and “thumbing a ride” with them.

Trivia Question

By the 1970s, Clemson had developed a more organized way to help students outside Sikes Hall find rides to various parts of the state. What was it?

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September 30th Clemson Historic Picture And Trivia Question Of The Day

2026-09-29T05:46:42.143-04:00

Bears And Tigers

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September 30th Clemson Historic Picture And Trivia Question Of The Day

Today’s photo is from the winter of 1911 and shows Clemson Cadets watching a trained bear go through its paces in front of Tillman Hall as part of an extracurricular entertainment event.

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Apparently, the trained bear wasn’t much of a threat to the Cadets!

Judging by how casually—and how closely—they gathered around to watch the exhibition, they seem to have been more entertained than intimidated.

Trivia Question

Clemson had just hired a new president when this photo was taken in 1911. Who was he?

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September 29th Clemson Historic Picture And Trivia Question Of The Day

2026-09-28T05:40:34.032-04:00

Two Conference Game Season

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September 29th Clemson Historic Picture And Trivia Question Of The Day

Today’s photo is a classic view of Death Valley from the 1952 season.

Take a look at the old Memorial Stadium press box. By today’s standards, it was remarkably small.

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I especially like this view of the south stands before the upper deck was added because you can see the trees that once adorned Cemetery Hill.

Trivia Question

Clemson played only two conference games in 1952. Why?

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September 28th Clemson Historic Picture And Trivia Question Of The Day

2026-09-27T10:43:14.402-04:00

When There Were Barracks

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September 28th Clemson Historic Picture And Trivia Question Of The Day

Today’s photo is from 1934, and if you look closely, you’ll notice the Cadets in uniform standing in the upper windows.

This photograph captures a group representing many aspects of Clemson’s vocational education program at the time, including Vocational All-Day students, part-time and evening-class students, high school students and farmers, trustees, teachers, Clemson students studying Vocational Agricultural Education, teacher trainers, and college administrators.

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What Clemson building is this?

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September 27th Clemson Historic Picture And Trivia Question Of The Day

2026-09-26T08:33:05.453-04:00

Orange Bowl Memories

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September 27th Clemson Historic Picture And Trivia Question Of The Day

Today’s photo shows Clemson captains Joel Wells and Charlie Bussey meeting with Colorado captain Jerry Leahy before the 1957 Orange Bowl.

Unfortunately, the Tigers came up short that day, as Colorado defeated Clemson 27–21.

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Nearly five decades later, however, Clemson would get its revenge, defeating the Buffaloes 19–10 in the 2005 Champs Sports Bowl.

Trivia Question

Colorado halfback Howard Cook had a memorable moment during his halftime talk to the team in the 1957 Orange Bowl. What happened?

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September 26th Clemson Historic Picture And Trivia Question Of The Day

2026-09-25T06:56:12.977-04:00

The Start And End Of Swimming

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September 26th Clemson Historic Picture And Trivia Question Of The Day

Today’s photo shows D.D. Gillespie (left) and George C. Jones examining a diving tower that Gillespie’s Construction Company was erecting in Clemson University’s natatorium at Fike Recreation Center.

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It’s an interesting glimpse of a facility that once played an important role in Clemson’s swimming history.

Trivia Question

When did Clemson discontinue its varsity swimming programs?

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