1982 Referee McVay collapse Michigan State Illinois Champaign Press Photo

Description: An original press photograph from the archives of the venerable 150 year-old Star Tribune newspaper in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Type & Size: A 11x8.5" original photograph.Condition: Photo from a working archive. May contain notes, marks, labels, clippings, and/or retouching by the staff at the time of publication. May contain issues associated with time, age, and use. Please see images for scans.Richard McVay is shown being transported on a stretcher after collapsing during the Michigan State vs. Illinois football game in Champaign, Illinois. Surrounding him are emergency personnel and individuals clad in referee uniforms, working swiftly to provide aid on the field. The setting appears to be within a stadium, with spectators in the background.The unfortunate incident involving Richard McVay took place on September 12, 1982, when he suffered a heart attack during the first half of the game. McVay's collapse and subsequent passing highlighted the intense pressure and physical demands faced by referees in high-stakes athletic events. His death reminds us of the importance of medical readiness in sports environments.Text present on photo:"CHAMPAIGN, Ill., SEPT. 11-TALLS ON FIELD-Referee Richard McVay is taken from the field after suffering an apparent heart attack during the Illinois-Michigan State game. His condition at this time is unknown." (AP LASERPHOTO) (CCH00001-barry) 1982.62.0STS Blk Stretcher Sky-wide- - - The press photo archives contained a mix of silver gelatin and wire photographs from sources such as Associated Press Wirephoto. Generally B&W images with no typed text on them in this archive are silver gelatin images, and photos with typed text are wire photos. All images are vintage and original to their era.

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