A day in the life at the University of Pretoria. 28 April 1961

On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the student newspaper, Die Perdeby reported on the success of the UP soccer team.

Perdeby 28 April 1961 © UP Archives

The newspaper (featured below) explained that the Tukkie team won their match against last year’s winners, the Wolves. UP scored 10 goals to zero. During the 1961 season UP scored 16 goals in 3 matches.

The UPA preserves the history of the University of Pretoria. We have an extensive photo collection and earlier copies of the senate, council and faculty minutes. The UPA also has a complete print collection of the Perdeby (PDBY) as included above. Please contact us on [email protected]  to share your memories of Tukkies or access our collection virtually.