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Joe Bonomo on a boat surrounded by men, lifting one man over his head with one arm.

Strength in the Silent Era

How does a strong man make a living? For Joe Bonomo (1901-1978), his strength opened doors for several career paths, including work as a stunt man and actor in Hollywood. Thanks to the Victor (Vic) Boff collection at the Stark Center, we can all enjoy a glimpse into Hollywood’s silent era and early “talkies” through...

September 22, 2025September 22, 2025
A sepia-toned photograph of a white male in early adulthood seated outdoors. He is wearing a white letter sweater with a T on the breast.

The 1914 Football Team Goes Deep

Early in my career at the Stark Center, we developed an exhibit about the 1914 football team, an undefeated, national-championship-winning squad, which was an easy choice of subject given the 100-year anniversary in 2014, the team’s remarkable dominance (they outscored their opponents 358 to 21), and the way the roster had become a veritable “who’s...

June 30, 2025June 30, 2025