Homecoming 1960 football program [Wake Forest vs Duke]

The 1960 Wake Forest College Homecoming Football Program is a souvenir publication produced for the Wake Forest vs. Duke University football game held on November 12, 1960, at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It serves both as a commemorative item for attendees and an official record of the teams, players, and institutional pride surrounding the event. This program offers a blend of athletic, institutional, and promotional content. It opens with a historical sketch of Wake Forest College, highlighting the legacy of Samuel Wait and the college's move from its original Wake County location to Winston-Salem. It features profiles of college president Dr. Harold W. Tribble, athletic director William H. Gibson, and head football coach Billy Hildebrand, among others. Extensive attention is given to the Wake Forest and Duke football teams. The program includes official rosters, player statistics, probable starting lineups, and headshots. It also contains features on assistant coaches, trainers, cheerleaders, and majorettes, as well as team photos for both varsity and freshman squads. Advertisements from regional businesses provide a snapshot of local economic life and community support for the college, while articles such as "Dealing with the Deacs" and historical summaries enrich the cultural and academic context. A special section highlights the efforts of the Deacon Club, the athletic booster organization, emphasizing alumni support and funding for scholarships. Throughout, the program showcases campus scenes, the alma mater, fight songs, and promotional messages encouraging basketball season ticket sales.