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Syracuse Varsity: 1908
Submitted by Dave on Fri, 06/15/2007 - 3:29am.
Syracuse varsity crew team at the boathouse with coach Ten Eyck circa 1908. Bain News Service glass negative. View full size.
Isn't It Odd ...
Submitted by stinky on Thu, 11/13/2008 - 2:32am.
that we can become sexually aroused by people who are dead now? But once upon a time, long before any of us existed, these people were young, full of life, vitality and sensuality. Have you ever looked at your wife, husband or "significant other" and seen through their skin to their skeletons? Life - and the nature of life - is strange sometimes. You're left to wonder if it isn't just a big illusion, after all.
[Odd, yes. And then some. - Dave]
Their feet?
Submitted by Kristy on Wed, 06/27/2007 - 2:21pm.
What the heck are they wearing on their feet? Rolled up socks? Special rowing shoes?
Hot guys
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Wed, 06/27/2007 - 1:40pm.
Of course they're hot, standing out in the sun on a hot deck you'd be too!!
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